In pursuit of love, care and protection for one another in a foreign destination such as Canada, Ghanaians have formed various traditional and welfare associations to help themselves.
Ga-Adangbe Association of Toronto-Canada is one of these Ghanaian associations who meets regularly to discuss the welfare members and how best to help in case one needs assistance.
Over the weekend, the association held an annual Christmas get-together for its members and invited guests dined and celebrate its achievement over the years.
Members who contributed in diverse ways towards the growth of the association received awards as well as non-members who have also helped in sustaining the association.
During the raffle draw, a Canadian who was born in St. Lucia Mr. Emilianus Mafie 59, in the Caribbean Islands won the first prize round trip air ticket to Ghana.
The second prize was won by Mrs. Doris Osei Bonsu who took home a kitchen set whiles another the third prize of HD. TV. Set wen to another lady.
Mr. Emilianus Mafie, promised to work hard to introduce more people to Ghanaian tradition and culture as well as travel to the homeland to learn more about the country Ghana.
Next year, Mr. Mafie assured he will sponsor 31 non Ghanaians to attend Ga-Dangbe Homowo festival and other traditional activities.
PIx. Mr. Emilianus Mafie and others receiving their prize.
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