Paramount chief of the Oguaa Traditional Area in the Central Region, Osabarimba Dr. Kwesi Atta ll has applauded council of the University of Cape Coast (UCC) over its adoption of the Ghanaian traditional hierarchy to its respective halls in campus.

Osabarimba Dr. Kwesi Atta II echoed this at the maiden edition of the "Kyim Bi Dzi Kyim Bi Ekyir" durbar, a mini festival intended to be held annually at the Cape Coast Palace.

The innovative event brought together student chiefs of various halls of residence at UCC, adorned in their amazing traditional regalia, and chiefs from other Traditional Areas who doesn't form members of the Oguaa Traditional Council but resides in Cape Coast to the vibrant celebration of culture, unity, and heritage.

Osabarimba at the event bemoaned the country's current trend, as the influence of the white man, seems to divert the attention of Ghanaians from upholding their own heritage, but hailed the UCC leadership for not following the crowd.

He charged the student chiefs to do all within their might not to degrade the Ghanaian heritage been handed over to them.

The Oguaamanhene then asked the student chiefs not to hesitate to call on the Emintsimadze Palace for any knowledge they intend to acquire in the Ghanaian culture.

Okofo Kwadwo Bi Benti II, the Assin Darmanghene and Benkumhene of Assin Atandansu, praised the gathering as a valuable learning opportunity for students and appealed for the creation of a student traditional council with a dedicated office at UCC to advance the Ghanaian culture and tradition.

Okofo Twum Barima II, Chief of Valco Hall who spoke on behalf of the student chiefs, expressed gratitude to the chiefs for the recognition accorded them and pledged their commitment to learn and make amends for their shortfalls as traditional leaders.

He called on the Oguaa Traditional Council to provide support by offering expert personnel to train and guide them in their cultural endeavours.

The "Kyim Bi Dzi Kyim Bi Ekyir" festival, aims to foster a sense of community and shared identity among its participants, promoting a rich exchange of traditions and customs.

It also sort to develop a learning process that brings the country's touted discipline imbibed in our culture to bear.

Sompaonline.com/Eric Annan