It was held to select a woodcarver to represent Ghana in the World Wood Day Wood Carving Show in Turkey. Nine wood carvers were selected from some major carving centres in Ghana for this competition. They were given 8 hours to finish their work.
Venue: Aburi Craft Village
Date: 31 January
Results:
Winner: Oppong, Micheal
1 st runner- up: Ankrah, Akuffo
2 nd runner- up: Donkor, Kwasi
Venue: Cultural Center-Kumasi
Performers:
1. Atumpan Dance Ensemble
2. Amamereso Agofomma Dance Company
3. Aberempon Traditionals
4. Camashie Dance Ensemble
World Wood Day is a cultural event celebrated annually during the week of March 21st to highlight wood as an eco-friendly and renewable biomaterial and to raise awareness on the key role wood plays in a sustainable world. Starting from 2013, WWD celebrations were held in Tanzania and China respectively, involving participants from over 100 countries and regions.