Pa Gya! 10 Years: Sources of Oral Tradition for Writers — Preserving Indigenous Knowledge and Cultural Heritage
As part of the 10th-anniversary celebration of Pa Gya! A Literary Festival in Accra, the Writers Project of Ghana, in collaboration with the Goethe-Institut Ghana and the Foundation for Contemporary Art – Ghana, presents an engaging panel discussion titled “Sources of Oral Tradition for Writers: Preserving Indigenous Knowledge and Cultural Heritage.”
The session will explore the importance of oral traditions as valuable sources of inspiration, knowledge, and storytelling for writers. From folktales and proverbs to indigenous histories, customs, and community narratives, oral traditions play a vital role in preserving cultural identity and passing knowledge from one generation to the next.
Featuring Florence Plockey, Donus Wolanyo Buadi, Festus Amoako, Amarachukwu Obika-Stevens, and Yao Joseph Edem Homadji Ladzekpo, the panel will examine how writers can draw on indigenous knowledge and cultural heritage to enrich contemporary literature while safeguarding the stories, voices, and experiences of their communities.
Join this thought-provoking conversation on the relationship between oral tradition, creative writing, cultural preservation, and the future of African storytelling.
Event Details
Event: Pa Gya! 10 Years — A Literary Festival in Accra
Topic: Sources of Oral Tradition for Writers: Preserving Indigenous Knowledge and Cultural Heritage
Date: Saturday, 17 October 2026
Time: 1:40 PM – 2:40 PM
Venue: Goethe-Institut Ghana, Accra
Panelists: Florence Plockey, Donus Wolanyo Buadi, Festus Amoako, Amarachukwu Obika-Stevens, and Yao Joseph Edem Homadji Ladzekpo
Be part of this special anniversary celebration as we explore how oral traditions can continue to inspire writers, preserve indigenous knowledge, and keep Ghana’s and Africa’s rich cultural heritage alive for future generations.
Celebrate our stories. Preserve our heritage. Inspire the next generation of writers.