Visual Arts students from selected Senior High Schools (SHS) in Ashanti Region have engaged in a Street Arts festival by decorating the Asokwa Interchange with murals and designs as part of activities marking Ashanti Festival 2026. This has given Kumasi a real facelift
The project has already turned the Asokwa Interchange into a colourful landmark of paintings and drawings, offering a glimpse of the creativity to be celebrated in the impending Ashanti Festival 2026.
The Schools involved include St. Louis SHS, Toase SHS, SIMMS, Barekese SHS, Achiase SHS, Wesley Girls, Prempeh College, Opoku Ware School, Kumasi Technical Institute, Kumasi Anglican SHS and T.I. Ahmadiyya SHS.
Under the guidance of their teachers and heads, the students demonstrated their talents on the Asokwa Interchange by drawing to the admiration of the general public.
The Coordinator of the Festival, Mr. Emmanuel Opoku Anane, said the exercise is designed to showcase creativity, build confidence and involve students in national development.
He added that the festival seeks to highlight Ashanti region’s potential by bringing together all sectors to boost the regional and national economy.
Source: Chronicle.com.gh
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