Announcing Ghanafest 2007/50th Independence Anniversary Gala "Championing African Excellence!" Sponsored By DHL Global Forwarding.POMPANO, Fla. -- The Ghanaian Association of South Florida (GASF GASF Graphic Arts Sales Foundation GASF Great American Station Foundation ) proudly presents the 2nd Annual Ghanafest in South Florida! The event will be held on March 17, 2007 at the IGFA IGFA International Game Fish Association IGFA International Group of Funding Agencies for Global Change Research IGFA Indiana Grain and Feed Association IGFA International Guild of Fine Artists IGFA inert gas fusion analysis IGFA Intergovernmental Funding Agency Museum in Dania Beach, Florida Dania Beach is a city in Broward County, Florida, United States. As of 1 July 2006, the city's population was estimated by the U.S. Census Bureau at 28,831.[3] It is part of the South Florida metropolitan area, which is home to 5,463,857 people. from 6:00 PM to 12:00 AM. Ticket prices are $40 per adult/$20 per child and can be purchased by contacting GASF at 954-261-5341 or via ghanaflorida@gmail.com. This year, GASF is dedicating this fun-filled, cultural showcase to celebrating Ghana's 50th Independence Anniversary through the theme of "Championing African Excellence." Ghana's independence was the first on the sub-Saharan African continent and spurred other independence movements on the continent as well as the civil rights movements within the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. and among the Diaspora. This gala event will be an entertaining and rich cultural event featuring traditional and modern Ghanaian music and dance, a parade of Chiefs and Queens, a Ghanaian fashion show, historical perspectives and exquisite Ghanaian cuisine! In keeping with the community service mission of GASF, a portion of the proceeds will go towards education efforts in Ghana. About The Ghanaian Association of South Florida The Ghanaian Association of South Florida (GASF) is a non-profit organization A non-profit organization (abbreviated "NPO", also "non-profit" or "not-for-profit") is a legally constituted organization whose primary objective is to support or to actively engage in activities of public or private interest without any commercial or monetary profit purposes. based in the Tri-county area whose objectives include social, charitable, humanitarian and educational activities aimed at promoting the general welfare and unity among Ghanaians, Americans of Ghanaian descent, African-American, Caribbean and other Americans with interest in Ghanaian heritage. For more information about GASF or the 50th Independence Anniversary Gala, please contact Victor Owusu Victor Owusu (1923 - 16 December 2000) is a former Ghanaian politician and lawyer. He has also served as Attorney General and Justice minister as well as foreign minister on two separate occasions. Early life Victor trained as a lawyer. at 954-888-7154 or John Akiti at 954-261-5341. |
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