Hayford Amedji-Dela Anyidoho

The Ewe-Verein e.V. Hamburg, in collaboration with Ewe Dukor Germany (EDG), and with financial support of the state of Hamburg (District council of Northern Hamburg ) proudly announces the 2nd Ewe Dukor Cultural Festival to be held in Hamburg, Germany. Following the resounding success of the inaugural festival hosted by Ewe Union München e.V. in Munich in May 2023, this year’s edition promises to be even more spectacular.

This biennial festival, built on a rotational system approved by EDG’s executive body, serves as a unifying platform for the Ewe community across Germany. The honor of hosting the 2025 festival was bestowed upon Ewe-Verein e.V. Hamburg at the last EDG general meeting.

We extend an open invitation to our community and friends to come together and celebrate the vibrant culture, rich heritage, and enduring traditions of the Ewe people. The Hamburg festival will also mark the initiation of the annual Dekornu Za and the inauguration of the Ewe chief in Hamburg, adding historic significance to this year’s event.

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Festival Overview

• Dates: Friday, June 6th – Monday, June 9th, 2025
• Location: Hamburg, Germany
• Theme: Deka wɔwɔmenuse le (Unity in Diversity)

Target Audience

• Members of Ewe Union Hamburg (~50 participants)
• Invited Ewe Unions from across Germany (~100 participants)
• Other Ghanaian cultural organizations in Hamburg (~200 participants)
• General public and friends of the Ewe community

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4-Day Program

Friday, June 6th: Arrival & Welcome Dinner

Afternoon: Arrival of guests and hotel check-in (~60 participants)

Evening (7:00 PM)

• Venue: Gemeindezentrum Mümmelmannsberg
• Address: Havighorster Redder 50, Hamburg 22115

Program:

• Welcome speeches by representatives of Ewe Union Hamburg and EDG
• Traditional Ewe music and dance performances
• Networking and social exchange
• EDG Executive meeting: Updates on reports and financial accounts

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Saturday, June 7th: City Tour & The Grand Cultural Night

Afternoon (2:00 PM – 5:00 PM)

• Guided city tour for about 70 participants, exploring Hamburg’s landmarks

Evening (8:00 PM – 6:00 AM)

• Venue: Kulturhof Dulsberg
• Address: Alter Teichweg 200, 22049 Hamburg
• Capacity: ~350 participants

Program:

• Cultural displays: Music, dance, fashion, stage performances
• Introduction of Hamburg’s annual Dekornu Za
• Historic inauguration of the Ewe Traditional Chief of Hamburg
• Live music, DJ sets, open bar, and dance floor

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Sunday, June 8th: EDG Meetings & Social Gathering

Noon (12:00 PM – 2:00 PM)

• EDG Executive Meeting
  • Introductions of Ewe Union leaders
  • Constitution review
  • Leadership evaluation
  • Planning of future projects and events

Afternoon (3:00 PM – 6:00 PM)

• General Membership Meeting at Gemeindezentrum Mümmelmannsberg
• Activities:
  • Presentation of union reports
  • Elections of new EDG executives
  • Discussions on future events and collaborations

Evening (from 6:00 PM)

• Thank you gathering
• Games, music, social interaction
• Traditional Ewe cuisine and communal relaxation

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Monday, June 9th: Farewell Breakfast

Morning:

• Venue: Hotel or Gemeindezentrum Mümmelmannsberg
• Light breakfast and final goodbyes

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Join Us in Hamburg!

The 2nd Ewe Dukor Cultural Festival in Hamburg 2025 is set to be a memorable occasion of community, celebration, and cultural pride. We look forward to welcoming the Ewe family and friends from all over Germany and beyond to share in this historic event.

For updates and final program announcements, stay connected with Ewe-Verein e.V. Hamburg and Ewe Dukor Germany.

Hayford Anyidoho
General Secretary, Ewe Union Hamburg