What we inherit from the past not ours to destroy – Tourism Minister

Minister for Tourism, Culture, and Creative Arts, Abla Dzifa Gomashie, has called on Ghanaians to jointly safeguard the nation's historic forts and castles for posterity. This plea came during the inauguration of the Ghana-Korea Heritage Project, a five-year program designed to safeguard six coastal forts and castles from climate-related perils such as erosion and heavy rainfall.

Gomashie emphasized that these forts and castles are not merely historical relics but cultural symbols of identity and resilience that must be safeguarded, not degraded. "What we inherit from the past is not ours to destroy," she cautioned, advocating for a unified effort to preserve these sites. The project, set to operate until 2030, will integrate Ghana's cultural wealth with Korea's cutting-edge digital technology and scientific know-how.

Its objectives encompass conservation, documentation, research, skills development, community involvement, and cultural tourism. The initiative also seeks to strengthen Ghana-Korea cultural bonds while demonstrating how global collaboration and technology can defend heritage against climate change. The project's formal commencement was signified by the unveiling of the Korea-Ghana Heritage Conservation Project plaque at the Ghana Museums and Monuments Board.