On the 30th of January and 5th of February, 2016, two preliminary regional competitions were held to select a woodcarver and a young furniture maker respectively to represent Ghana in 2016 World Wood Day event (WWD) in Nepal. 8 woodcarvers, who were selected from some major carving centres, showed their passion for wood and skills duri...
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, China, Turkey, and Nepal respectively, involving participants from over 100 countries and regions.