Guided Tour – 12 Pilots To Fly Passengers During 2022 Kwahu Easter Paragliding Festival
The Kwahu Easter Paragliding Festival is back again after two years of inactivity due to the outbreak of the COVID-19 Pandemic. This year’s event will feature 12 paragliding pilots ready to fly passengers.
For the first time in the history of the festival, a Ghanaian Tandem pilot, Jonathan Quaye, will be among the pilots. The other 11 are ; Ed Stein -USA, Chuck Smith-USA, Blake Pelton -USA, Cherie Silvera -USA, Tim Meehan – USA, Marc Theissen- Germany, Hagen Muhlich -Germany, Kabisch Raymond Chase -USA, Jorge Reategui – Peru, Eduardo Reategui -Peru and Lionel Mury– Switzerland.
The paragliding festival which has become a key highlight of the Easter Festival has gained international recognition. It is being organised under the auspices of the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture, by the Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) in collaboration with the various Assemblies in Kwahu East, West and South and the Kwahu Traditional Authority from the 14th to 18th April, 2022.
Other activities earmarked for the festival includes: Hot Air Balloon, the Kwahu Marathon, a food Bazaar, Kwahu Dwaso, Pool Parties, Musical Concerts, Church Service, Etc.
The fee for a paragliding flight is GH¢550 inclusive of an Antigen Test for passengers before they are allowed to fly.
A Kwahu Easter Guide which seeks to inform patrons and the general public about the various events and activities and other vital information about Kwahu Easter will be produced. Hoteliers, event organisers and other stakeholders will therefore have the opportunity to advertise in the guide.
All covid-19 protocols will be strictly observed throughout the various activities of the festival.
