Forty-five years ago today, on July 9th, 1980 (May 27th, 1980 in the lunar calendar), the first international cultural festival was held in Accra, Ghana. From July 9 to 14, 1980, the first international cultural festival was held in Accra, Ghana. Twenty-three countries from Asia, Africa, Europe, the United States and Oceania attended the grand event together with the host country Ghana. This is during the first international cultural festival, when Ghanaian dance troupe is performing the unique folk dance of Ashanti region. Comments: Carry forward national culture and inherit historical traditions