The most unforgettable experiences happen in December. Get ready as we guide you through the best of the best for ‘December in GH’ 2022 in this official magazine that highlights events, activities and festivals happening in Ghana from November through January that are officially endorsed by Beyond the Return and the Ghana Tourism Authority under the auspices of the Ministry of Tourism, Arts, and Culture.

Your favourite events are back with bigger and better experiences from Afrochella to Afro Nation to Little Havana to Akwaaba UK to Kid’s in Tourism to the African Food Festival and Taste of Ghana 3.0. Great performances at the Samini Xperience, BHIM Concert, the Chorale Music & Composers Mashup Festival and Pellafest. There’s something for everyone to enjoy.

Brand new events including the First Time Home Buyers Ghana Seminar to Jollof & Afrobeat to Artastic to the Ada Calypso Riverfest and the Nkyimkyim Freedom Parade. All the events connect to the 7 Pillars of Beyond the Return and the ministry’s focus on Tourism, Arts and Culture.

Visit decemberingh.com and the Beyond The Return Social Media pages for the most up to date DecemberInGh information.

Get ready for the time of your life!

2022 Brochure (Click to view)

2022 Launch

The program was launched on August 4, 2022 by the Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture, Dr. Ibrahim Mohammed Awal at the La Palm Royal Beach Hotel. Special guests at the launch included NAACP President, Derick Johnson, Diplomats, Event Organisers, Queen Mothers and industry players.

This December, Ghana anticipates to receive a record-breaking number of travellers from the diaspora coming to Ghana. This year will feature concerts, fashion shows, traditional cultural festivals, and much more across multiple regions of Ghana.

Event Coordination

The Beyond The Return secretariat of the Ghana Tourism Authority coordinates the December In GH event endorsements. If you are an event organiser and will like your event endorsed, kindly submit details here.

About ‘December In GH’ [ #DecemberInGH ]

‘December In GH’ is a unique package of events and programs to make Ghana the preferred tourism destination for Christmas and New Year. #DecemberInGH #ExperienceGhana #ShareGhana.

Ghana Tourism Authority launched the annual “December in GH” program to promote Ghana as a December holiday season destination, not only for the Ghanaian diaspora, but for the global diaspora family. “December in GH” has been one of most successful initiatives to date in terms of international arrivals, tourist expenditures, stimulating the economy and welcoming the diaspora to visit Ghana.

History

Ghana has traditionally had citizens in the diaspora returning home each Yuletide to visit family and friends. Based on that, ‘December In Gh’ (December In Ghana) was introduced as a new tourism campaign/program by the Ghana Tourism Authority to drive people to Ghana which is increasingly becoming the destination for Christmas and New Year celebrations. In 2018 some Hollywood stars and their friends and families numbering about one hundred and fifty spent their yuletide in Ghana for a festival dubbed the Full Circle Festival (#fullcirclefestival ) led by Boris Kodjoe. This was followed in 2019/2020, some 500 stars including their friends and families will be celebrating the Christmas and New year in Ghana.

The campaign is also to create an experience that will focus on showcasing Ghana as global destination for Christmas and New Year celebration with events highlighting Ghana’s unique role as an epicentre for culture and entertainment.