Suriname Ambassador Fidelia Graand-Galon became the new Development Queen Mother of Otublohum Traditional Area on June 20th. Chief Tetebotan Nii Dodoo Nsaki II gave her the special title during a colorful ceremony. Many important people came to watch the event at Ga Mashie. Traditional leaders and diplomats gathered to see this historic moment. The ceremony brought Ghana and Suriname closer together through their shared culture.
Ambassador Graand-Galon first visited Ghana back during 1997 to study how chiefs work. She wanted to learn about her African roots and family history. The ambassador discovered that many Suriname customs came straight from Ghana. She noticed that both countries use the same word Agoo when asking for permission. These similarities proved that Ghana and Suriname share deep cultural connections.
The new queen mother talked about how colonizers hurt African culture. She said they took away African languages first to weaken people. Ambassador Graand-Galon promised to learn local Ghanaian languages herself. She wants other people from overseas to remember their African heritage. The ambassador believes Africans must stay connected to their original culture.
Graand-Galon made promises to help improve life for Otublohum people. She pledged to work hard for community development projects. The ambassador asked continental Africans to welcome their overseas brothers and sisters. She said unity makes African people stronger around the world. This installation creates new partnerships between Africa and its diaspora communities.
Ambassador Graand-Galon first visited Ghana back during 1997 to study how chiefs work. She wanted to learn about her African roots and family history. The ambassador discovered that many Suriname customs came straight from Ghana. She noticed that both countries use the same word Agoo when asking for permission. These similarities proved that Ghana and Suriname share deep cultural connections.
The new queen mother talked about how colonizers hurt African culture. She said they took away African languages first to weaken people. Ambassador Graand-Galon promised to learn local Ghanaian languages herself. She wants other people from overseas to remember their African heritage. The ambassador believes Africans must stay connected to their original culture.
Graand-Galon made promises to help improve life for Otublohum people. She pledged to work hard for community development projects. The ambassador asked continental Africans to welcome their overseas brothers and sisters. She said unity makes African people stronger around the world. This installation creates new partnerships between Africa and its diaspora communities.
