More than twenty queen mothers from the Asanteman Kingdom recently gathered at the Manhyia Palace in Kumasi on April 22, 2024, to pay homage to their cultural heritage through a delightful display of traditional cuisines.
The event, titled ‘Feast Ghana in Asanteman,’ highlighted the diverse culinary treasures of the Ashanti culture, featuring an assortment of dishes from various paramountcies.
Before the exhibition, the queen mothers were actively engaged in cooking and setting up tables, creating an atmosphere of anticipation that resonated with cheers from the audience.
Alongside their cooked delicacies, they showcased fresh local produce, offering attendees insights into the farm-to-table journey and imparting comprehensive knowledge about food culture.
Adorned in vibrant costumes, the queen mothers welcomed Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, who toured the exhibition, admiring their presentations and engaging in discussions about the dishes.
The menu ranged from ampesi, etor, fufuo, ebubu bunu, mportor mportor, to other intriguing indigenous foods, reflecting the depth of Asante gastronomy.
Noteworthy participants included the Mampong hemaa, Adansi hemaa, Ejisu hemaa, Yamfo hemaa, Agona hemaa, Ahafo Kenyasi hemaa, Tepa hemaa, Agogo hemaa, Tafo hemaa, among others, each contributing to the culinary extravaganza.
Adding a touch of contemporary flair was Ghanaian musician Lousika, crowned queen mother of Manso Nkwanta in the Ashanti Region in 2023, who also joined the festivities.
This celebration, coinciding with the 25th Anniversary of Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, underscored the cultural significance and gastronomic heritage of Asanteman, embodying a fusion of tradition and modernity.
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