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Established under PNDC Law 238 of 1990, the National Commission on Culture (NCC) serves as Ghana’s main cultural body, entrusted with overseeing the nation’s cultural policy and ensuring that its heritage contributes meaningfully to development.

Functioning under the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, the Commission promotes unity, fosters national pride, and coordinates cultural institutions such as regional Centres for National Culture, the National Theatre, and the National Symphony Orchestra .

The Commission initiates policy frameworks and programmes that safeguard Ghana’s diverse traditions and artistic expression.

It supervises activities ranging from Ghanaian festivals and storytelling festivals to craft training and drama outreach.

In doing so, NCC ensures that local languages, folklore, music, and dance are both preserved and adapted for modern relevance.

Its oversight includes research, publishing, artist development, and collaboration with international cultural partners 

 Operating through regional Centres for National Culture, NCC reaches communities across the country, offering skills training in traditional arts, hosting events like the annual Wear Ghana Festival, and supporting storytelling and performance for youth engagement.

These endeavours strengthen a shared sense of identity, open up economic opportunities within cultural sectors, and shape Ghana’s cultural representation both domestically and on the world stage.

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