‎On the 19th of October, 2024, A historical event in the City of Tamale happened, It was The Maiden Edition of Kali Bindira Chugu: A Celebration of Northern Tradition. ‎ ‎The theme of the event was :"Roots and Recipes, Reviving Ancestral Foods". ‎The topic was harnessing the power of indigenous crops for food security in the Northern Region. ‎ ‎"In every generation, it takes an exceptional individual to spark meaningful change. Yesterday, at the Choggu Naa’s Palace, we witnessed greatness unfold with the success of Amina and her Duduhugu Kitchen. The maiden edition of Kali Bindira Chugu, the very first traditional food festival of its kind in Tamale and the Northern Region, drew crowds from near and far to experience this historic celebration of indigenous food culture. ‎ ‎Amina’s dream to preserve ancestral Northern recipes became a reality. The festival offered children, youth, and elders a rare opportunity to reconnect with their culinary heritage, tasting dishes that have faded over time due to the influence of foreign food systems. Her mission was clear: to remind everyone that local foods are not inferior—a belief ingrained by the growing importation of foreign grains, vegetables, and processed foods. ‎ ‎“We will be food-sufficient and economically free if we embrace the wild vegetables, fruits, and edibles that our ancestors discovered,” Amina emphasized during the event. “For he who feeds you controls you.” She called on everyone to domesticate these natural resources and make them a part of their daily meals once again. ‎ ‎The Choggu Naa, His Royal Highness Mohammed Alhassan II, commended the initiative, expressing his pride that the event took place at his palace. He urged the audience to return to their ancestral recipes, highlighting the benefits of traditional foods—healthier, more affordable, and reflective of their unique identity. ‎ ‎The Chief of Sakoya, His Royal Highness Sintaro Mahama, served as the special guest speaker, reinforcing the importance of promoting traditional Northern foods." ‎ ‎Copyright © 2024 Written by GAIDA-COM GROUP ‎ ‎The Festival also featured Locally owned Natural and Organic Food vendors and businesses like : ‎1. Truandrew Natural Market ‎Location: Tamale ‎(Contact : 0256230895 / 0242122240) ‎2. Ubay's Home Flavor Foods ‎Location : Tamale ‎(Contact : 0557301275) ‎3. Naturalis Tropical ‎Location : Tamale ‎(Contact : 0554283238 / 0202183142) ‎4. Sip and Smile ‎Location : Tamale ‎(Contact : 0541905806 / 0202865372) ‎5. B-diet (Breakfast Cereals, Granola, Biscuits and Honey) ‎Location : Tamale ‎(Contact : 0244894032 / 0201658401) ‎6. Golden Special Foods and Events Center ‎Location : Tamale ‎(Contact : 0248260098 / 0204700333) ‎7. Organic Oyster Mushrooms ‎Location : Tamale ‎(Contact : 0599167485) ‎ As one of the Volunteers for the event, I believe in the vision and would make sure that her contribution will always be included and everyone's desire to see the Northern Region on the map will be established. ‎ ‎ Special thanks goes to the team as well as every single person who made the event a complete success. ‎ The event was sponsored by the following entities : Empowerment for Life ‎School for Life Ghana ‎ Gaida-Com Group NTV GH ( North Television) RAINS Verna Natural Mineral Water @Duduhgu_experience @The Tamale Tourist @TRUANDREW NATURAL MARKET TAMAL @Ubay’s Home Flavor Foods @Faried Fab @Executive Chef Faila🇬🇭 @Fine_chef Bangsuwa ‎ ‎Picture credits 📸: Gaida-Com group, Duduhgu ‎ Shirt by Duduhgu Kitchen ‎ Nails by BlackMore Beauty Parlour ‎ Hair by BOOTLACE BARBERSHOP ‎ ‎#northernghana #Northernfood #Sustainability ‎