In line with efforts to promote indigenous heritage, preserve traditional performing arts, and foster creative talents among young learners, the Culture Unit of the Adansi South District Assembly, led by the District Cultural Officer, Mavis Asamoah, has conducted a monitoring exercise across District Authority (D/A) Primary Schools.
The supervision drive focused on assessing the organization, preparation, and performance standards of school cultural troupes, while guiding patron teachers and pupils on authentic Ghanaian traditional dance, music, and drama practices.
Key Highlights of the Monitoring Exercise
During the monitoring visits across the selected D/A Primary Schools, Mavis Asamoah and the cultural assessment team evaluated several key areas of cultural troupe development:
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Rehearsal and Performance Assessment: The team observed live rehearsals of school cultural troupes, offering constructive technical guidance on traditional drum rhythms, vocal harmonies, traditional choreography, and stage presence.
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Cultural Costuming and Instrumentation: Schools were advised on the appropriate selection and preservation of traditional costumes, beadwork, and musical instruments (such as Atumpan, Fontomfrom, Dawuro, and Shekere) to ensure cultural authenticity during performances.
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Teacher-Patron Capacity Building: The District Cultural Officer engaged cultural patron teachers, emphasizing structured rehearsal schedules, creative direction, and integrating cultural education into regular co-curricular school activities.
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Preparation for Festival and District Competitions: The monitoring exercise also served to prepare school troupes for upcoming zonal, district, and regional school cultural festivals and civic celebrations.
Statement by the District Cultural Officer
Highlighting the vision behind the monitoring drive, Mavis Asamoah emphasized the critical role of culture in early child development:
“Culture is the foundation of our identity. By monitoring and strengthening cultural troupes in our D/A Primary Schools, we are not only grooming future creative talents but also instilling discipline, national pride, and respect for our rich Ghanaian heritage in these young learners from a very early age.”
Core Recommendations for Participating Schools
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Regular Practice Schedules: School heads and patron teachers are encouraged to maintain dedicated, weekly rehearsal hours for troupe members without interfering with instructional periods.
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Proper Equipment Care: Schools should ensure proper storage and maintenance of traditional instruments and regalia to prevent damage.
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Community Engagement: Cultural troupes are encouraged to showcase their talents during community durbars, Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) meetings, and local civic events.
Issued By:
District Culture Unit
Adansi South District Assembly, New Edubiase
Distributed Through:
District Information Technology & Public Relations Unit
