On Sunday, July 30, 2023, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, the Asantehene, embarked on a momentous journey to Trinidad and Tobago to take part in their Emancipation Day Celebration. This event holds great significance as it commemorates the historic abolition of Chattel Slavery in the British colonies on August 1, 1834.
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Upon his arrival at the Port of Spain, the capital town of Trinidad and Tobago, the esteemed leader of the Ashanti Kingdom received a warm reception. A video shared by Kumasi-based Opemsuo Radio captured the historic occasion as Otumfuo Osei Tutu II’s plane touched down at Piarco International Airport.
The government officials of Trinidad and Tobago extended a gracious welcome to the Asantehene upon disembarkation. A remarkable guard of honour was assembled, which the Asantehene meticulously inspected before proceeding to a grand welcome ceremony
The President of Trinidad and Tobago, Christine Kangaloo, personally invited Otumfuo Osei Tutu II to be the special guest for their 2023 Emancipation Day. To formalize the invitation, the Prime Minister of the country, Keith Christopher Rowley, and their Honouree Counsel participated in an official ceremony.
Notably, Trinidad and Tobago holds the distinction of being the first country to observe Emancipation Day, adding to the significance of Otumfuo Osei Tutu II’s presence as he joins in commemorating this historic event.
