General News of Wednesday, 16 January 2008

Source: GNA

Ministry of Tourism launches Chocolate Day

Accra, Jan. 16, GNA - The Ministry of Tourism and Diasporan Relations on Wednesday said the second Chocolate Day to raise awareness of the health benefit derived from cocoa and to enhance the value of humanity, love and health on Valentine's Day would fall on February 14, this year.

A press statement signed by Ms. Doris Yamoah, Public Relations Officer noted that, the awareness was being created to boost the cocoa industry in Ghana. The theme for this year's Chocolate Day is; "Chocolate - a gift of love and health".

The statement said the purpose for this year's Chocolate Day was to enhance the spirit of giving by showing concern to the old people in the society and donate chocolate and other cocoa products to old people's homes on February 14.

It noted that other private organizations would be invited to organize their own programs to commemorate the day by enhancing the health and love values of chocolate and the spirit of giving. There would be activities such as press briefing and chef presentations on January 24, this year.