{
  "id": 9055341,
  "title": "Ghanaian smock showcased at Lesotho Tourism Summit",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/22/ghanaian-smock-showcased-at-lesotho-tourism-summit",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-22T01:42:25.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Chronicle Ghana",
    "slug": "the-chronicle-ghana",
    "url": "https://thechronicle.com.gh/ghanaian-smock-showcased-at-lesotho-tourism-summit/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "During the Lesotho Tourism Pitso in Maseru, a traditional Northern Ghanaian smock was presented to Lesotho’s Minister for Tourism, Sports, Arts and Culture, Mputi Steven Mputi. The smock was brought to the two-day summit by a Ghanaian delegation from Kacstone Records and the Sister Kingdom Network. The summit took place from 16 to 17 September and gathered tourism and cultural stakeholders from Lesotho and other African nations to discuss tourism promotion, cultural exchange, and collaboration opportunities across the continent.\n\nThe presentation of the smock showcased the rich cultural identity of Northern Ghana and aimed to use culture and heritage to boost tourism and strengthen African connections. The Ghanaian delegation, which included Wenawome Aborah Duriyem, Managing Director of Kacstone Records, Ambassador Dr Tengol K. Kplemani of the Sister Kingdom Network, and Alexander Naaga Bombande, Kacstone Records’ Public Relations Officer, also advocated for increased youth participation, cultural exchange, and cross-border collaboration to promote African tourism.\n\nKacstone Records and the Sister Kingdom Network's involvement in the summit is part of a broader initiative to promote African cultural heritage and forge stronger tourism and cultural partnerships throughout the continent. Lesotho is eager to attract foreign investment in its burgeoning tourism sector, with industry players pledging their support to position the country as a premier tourist destination.\n\nLesotho boasts a unique tourism ecosystem, featuring snow-capped mountains and high-altitude landscapes, making it an ideal spot for adventure tourism. The country is also renowned for its rich cultural heritage and the warmth of its Basotho people. Lesotho's Principal Secretary for the Ministry of Tourism, Sports, Arts and Culture, Mrs Mantiti Khabo, expressed optimism about the country's tourism prospects and praised the participation of delegations from Ghana and other African nations, including Mozambique. She highlighted Africa's willingness to collaborate for the development of tourism, arts, and culture.",
  "summary": "A traditional Northern Ghanaian smock has been presented to Lesotho’s tourism minister as part of efforts to promote Ghanaian culture and strengthen African ties. A Ghanaian delegation from Kacstone Records and the Sister Kingdom Network presented the smock to Lesotho’s Minister for Tourism, Sports, Arts and Culture, Mputi Steven Mputi, during the Lesotho Tourism Pitso […] The post Ghanaian smock…",
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      {
        "outlet": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
        "title": "Ghanaian smock showcased at Lesotho Tourism Summit",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/20/ghanaian-smock-showcased-at-lesotho-tourism-summit",
        "published": "2026-09-20T16:51:17.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}