The Ghana Culture Forum was officially launched at an impressive and well patronised programme on Wednesday, 14th March, 2012 at the National Theatre. The Day, was held under the theme ‘Culture – Our Life! Culture we dey Chop!!’ and marked with an emporium – a courtyard of cultural interaction and expressions with the participation of cultural practitioners and students from 2nd Cycle Institutions that climaxed in the formal launch of GCF. The event sought to emphasize the important linkages between culture and different sectors of national life.
The launch date of March 14 has become significant as it was instituted as Ghana Culture Day to be marked by a relevant activity every year. In 2017, Ghana Culture Day celebrations coincided with the 60th independence anniversary of Ghana. To this end, GCF sought to celebrate the rich tapestry of the diverse cultures of the Ghanaian people. The theme, ‘’60th Anniversary of Ghana’s Independence: Cultural Re-orientation for the Emergence of the New Ghanaian,’’ was chosen to increase the consciousness of the need to uphold and indulge our cultural heritage. The Senior Minister, Honourable Yaw Osafo-Maafo, and Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mrs. Catherine Abelema Afeku (MP) were the special guests of honour.
The 2022 and 2023 editions saw the introduction of an Interschool Debate to the series of activities that mark the Ghana Culture Day celebration. This was geared towards getting the youth actively involved with the celebration. The maiden edition of the debate was won by Accra Girls SHS. In 2023, St Thomas Aquinas SHS beat the defending Champions (Accra Girls SHS) to be crowned champions of the competition.
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