Ghana’s contingent at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games are adorned in spectacular Ghanaian traditional smock (fugu) for the opening ceremony which will be held at the River Seine, on Friday, July 26.
Media attache for Team Ghana, Benjamin Willie Graham says the team will wear the beautiful handwoven fabric to display and promote the diverse Ghanaian culture at the Games.
“We are going to wear our traditional fugu and a black down as well as special footwear. Also, five athletes from us will be at the opening ceremony because the opening ceremony will be on the river. So five of them will be there to ensure they hoist the flag of Ghana,” he said.
The opening ceremony of the Games will be held at River Seine, making it the first time the procession is being held outside a stadium.
River Seine, the city’s main water artery, will substitute for the traditional track, the quays will become spectator stands while the setting sun reflecting off famous Parisian landmarks will provide the backdrop for the event.
This outdoor concept also makes Paris 2024 the largest Opening Ceremony in terms of audience and geographical coverage.
Source: www.kumasi.com
