The 2026 edition of the Communication and Media Studies Students’ Association Festival (COMSSAFEST) Seminar is scheduled for Thursday, July 23, 2026, with Surinamese Ambassador to Ghana, Her Excellency Fidelia Graand-Galon, set to headline the celebration.
The event will bring together faculty members and students of the School of Communication and Media Studies (SCMS) of the University of Education, Winneba (UEW), educators, and cultural enthusiasts at the school’s premises for a vibrant celebration of unity and heritage.
COMSSAFEST 2026 will feature participants from across the region showcasing music, dance, cuisine, and fashion from various cultures. The presence of the Surinamese Ambassador adds an international dimension to the festival, highlighting Ghana’s cultural and diplomatic ties with Suriname.
This year’s event is being held under the theme: “Connecting Minds, Amplifying Voices, Creating the Future.”
The seminar will explore the historical, cultural, and communication links between Ghana and Suriname, while highlighting the role of storytelling, cultural diplomacy, media, and heritage preservation in strengthening international cooperation and promoting global citizenship.
In her keynote address, the Ambassador is expected to speak on cultural exchange, mutual understanding, and opportunities for international cooperation in education, trade, and the arts.
School authorities say the Ambassador’s participation is historic and reinforces the festival’s mission of celebrating culture while creating opportunities for global partnerships.
Organisers are calling on schools, diplomatic missions, and the private sector to support cultural programmes that inspire the next generation.
Beyond the celebration
Organisers say the festival goes beyond entertainment, serving as a platform to position the school as a hub for cultural diplomacy and attract investors and partners to support arts education.
“We want COMSSAFEST to be a place where culture meets opportunity,” one organiser noted. “By bringing in diplomatic missions and the private sector, we’re opening doors for scholarships, exchange programmes, and collaborations.”
The event will conclude with a call to action for schools, NGOs, and businesses to invest in programmes that preserve cultural identity while preparing young people for a global world.
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