The High Commission of India in Ghana over the weekend organised the fourth edition of India Fest 2026, celebrating the rich culture, heritage and cuisine of the Indian people.
The event, held at the Accra Sports Stadium, brought together Indian businesses, members of the Indian community in Ghana, Ghanaians and other nationals to experience the diversity of Indian culture through traditional cuisine, music, dance and cultural performances.
The festival attracted a diverse audience, including members of the diplomatic corps, friends of India and lovers of Indian art and culture, who joined the Indian community in celebrating the country’s rich cultural heritage.
Highlights of the event included performances by the Hindu Devotional Singers of Africa and the African Net Dancers, alongside other cultural presentations that reflected the friendship between Ghana and India.
Indian music filled the venue as performers took to the stage with energetic dance routines. The African Net Dancers also entertained the audience with performances that blended Indian musical rhythms with Ghanaian dance styles, symbolising the cultural exchange, unity and longstanding friendship between the two countries.
Indian businesses and community members showcased a variety of products and services, while food vendors offered festival-goers an opportunity to sample an assortment of traditional Indian dishes and regional cuisines.
The event was graced by India’s High Commissioner to Ghana, Shri Surinder Bhagat, who welcomed Dr Julius Debrah, Chief of Staff, and Hon. Abla Dzifa Gomashie, Minister of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, among other distinguished guests.
Performances from both Indian and Ghanaian artistes added excitement to the festival, with energetic stage presentations and acrobatic displays entertaining the audience. From vibrant cultural performances to the rich flavours of Indian cuisine, India Fest 2026 offered visitors an opportunity to appreciate India’s diverse traditions while strengthening cultural ties between Ghana and India. The celebration underscored the role of cultural exchange in bringing people of different nationalities together through food, music, dance and shared heritage.
By Francis Quasie
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