Embassy of Israel launches cultural week

The Embassy of the State of Israel in Accra in collaboration with the Kempinski Hotel will host a week long celebration of Israeli Culture through arts, music, fashion, food and wines. The innovative, energetic and vibrant cultural scenes of Israel will be live in Accra from Thursday, 26th October to Wednesday, 1st November 2017 at the Kempinski Hotel, Gold Coast City.

This was announced by the Ambassador of the State of Israel to Ghana, H.E. Amb. Ami Mehl at a press conference in Accra on Thursday, 19 October 2017.

Speaking to the press, Amb. Ami Mehl, expressed delight about the cordial relations and cooperation that has existed between Israel and Ghana since the Embassy was reopened in 2011. To further strengthen this relationship and increase the friendly partnership and the cooperation between Israel and Ghana, Amb. Ami Mehl indicated that the Embassy is using the Cultural Week to celebrate a fusion of Israel and Ghana Cultures through arts, music, fashion, food and wine.

“In collaboration with the Kempinski Hotel, Gold Coast City, Accra, and some Israeli partners in Ghana, we are using this opportunity to bring to Ghana, well known International Israeli personalities,” the Ambassador said.

The week will be accompanied by an impressive selection of Israeli dishes prepared by Chef Shaul Ben Aderet, Chef Ben Shaham and Chef Itamar Fadida, as well as Israeli Wine, which will be presented by Tal Gal Cohen, an international wine expert. Israeli dishes will be served at the receptions of all events and at the hotel's prestigious restaurant.

On Friday, 27.10.2017, at 19.00, the world renowned Israeli flutist and composer Mattan Klein and his quartet will have a Jazz concert that will also include a unique collaboration with Ghanaian musicians: flutist, Dela Botri and Hewale group and the Jazz singer Cina Soul.

On Monday, 30.10.2017, at 19:30, the Ghanaian designer Royal Dennis and Israeli designer Betty Eldad will present their models in a fashion show to collect donations to finance fistula surgeries for women in Ghana. This is the third year in a row that the diplomatic community is having such an event for this important purpose and this year, the Israeli embassy took responsibility to organize it.

The Israeli Culture Week promises to bring to Ghana some of Israel's best flavours, sights and sounds! Entry to the events are by invitation only and interested persons are required to register and confirm their participation by email at adm-assistant@accra.mfa.gov.il