National Register Intangible Cultural Heritage of Ghana

No.Name of ElementDomainsDetails (PDF)Sustainable Development Goals(SDGs)Consent (PDF)Photograph/Image of ElementVideo of Element
1Craftsmanship of Traditional Woven Textile – KENTE (Bonwire, Adanwomase, Ntonso, Agotime, Tafi and Agbozume)Traditional CraftsmanshipDescription Goal 1-
No Poverty.
Goal 2-
Zero Hunger.
Goal 3-
Good Health
Goal 5-
Gender Equality.
Goal 8-
Decent Work and Economic Growth.
Goal 9-
Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure.
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2Traditional Food of Ghana: Akplijii or Aprapransa or Akpledze)Social Practices, Rituals and Festive EventsDescription Goal 2-
Zero Hunger.
Goal 3-
Good Health
Goal 8-Decent Work and Economic Growth
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3Traditional Symbols in Ghana: Adinkra symbols, Ga Samai and Eve DzesiOral Traditions and ExpressionsDescription Goal 16-
Peace and Justice, Strong Institutions
Goal 11-Sustainable Cities and Communities.
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4Traditional authentic Ghanaian Music: HighlifeOral Traditions and ExpressionsDescription Goal 5-
Gender Equality.
Goal 8-
Decent Work and Economic Growth.
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5Kumdum Festival: Kundum Music and Performance Tradition. (Needs Urgent Safeguarding)Social Practices, Rituals and Festive EventsDescription Goal 16-
Peace and Justice, Strong Institutions
Goal 11-Sustainable Cities and Communities.
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6Traditional Food of Ghana: “Wede Wasa Wasa”Social Practices, Rituals and Festive EventsDescription "Goal 2-
Zero Hunger.
Goal 3-
Good Health
Goal 8-Decent Work and Economic Growth.
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7Traditional Wood Sculpting: "Akuaba Sene"Traditional CraftsmanshipDescription "Goal 1-
No Poverty.
Goal 2-
Zero Hunger.
Goal 4-
Quality Education
Goal 8-
Decent Work and Economic Growth.
Goal 9-
Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure.
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8Traditional Process of Palm Wine Tapping: 'Abetwa'Social Practices, Rituals and Festive EventsDescription "Goal 1-
No Poverty.
Goal 2-
Zero Hunger.
Goal 8-
Decent Work and Economic Growth.
Goal 12-
Responsible Consumption and Production
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9Traditional Production of Gari In Ghana: Kwakese and Sefwi Anyinabrim CommunitiesSocial Practices, Rituals and Festive EventsDescription "Goal 1-
No Poverty.
Goal 2-
Zero Hunger.
Goal 3-
Good Health and Wellbeing
Goal 4-
Quality Education
Goal 8-
Decent Work and Economic Growth.
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10Traditional Process of making Palm Oil: ‘Ngo’Social Practices, Rituals and Festive EventsDescription "Goal 1-
No Poverty.
Goal 2-
Zero Hunger.
Goal 5-
Gender Equality
Goal 8-
Decent Work and Economic Growth.
Goal 9-
Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
Goal 11-
Sustainable, Cities and Communities.
Goal 12-
Responsible Consumption and Production.
Goal 15-
Life on Land.
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