Sunyani in Xmas mood as Cape Coast streets ‘heat up’
The harmattan, massive display of items ranging from clothes, shoes, drinks and Christmas decoration in the central business district of Sunyani, the Brong Ahafo Regional capital, is enough evidence of the festive season, some residents have told the Daily Graphic.
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Consequently, they said they had feverishly been preparing towards the celebration of the occasion by shopping at the central business district.
During a visit to the Sunyani Central Market last Saturday there were brisk business activities taking place.
Adwoa Amankwaa, a single mother, in an interaction said she had come to the market to get some new clothes and shoes for her daughter and son to have a joyous Christmas celebration.
She noted that prices of items had shot up but she had no option than to get her children those items for the celebration.
Mr Akwasi Okyere, who was also seen buying a mini bag of rice, cooking oil and drinks, among other items, said he was getting those items for use by his family during the Christmas.
He added that it was a normal shopping routine which he did every month but Christmas came with an extra cost as he had to purchase extra items to enable him and his family and other friends and relatives who would visit them to enjoy the Christmas.
Mr Okyere also expressed concern about the increase in the prices of items but noted that traders must also make some profit to provide for their families to celebrate the Christmas.
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Mr Joseph Barnie, who was also seen in a boutique around the central market, said he was there to buy some clothes for his two sons, aged 17 and 14, respectively.
He said it formed part of the preparations towards the celebration of Christmas, as it had become an annual ritual for every parent to at least buy new clothes and shoes for their children during the period.
However, there was mixed reaction from some traders and shop owners. While some said sales had been slow, others observed that it was normal with them as people were buying and they had planned to even open their shops on Sunday for business.
They noted that although the prices of items had shot up, people were buying because they must celebrate the Christmas.
In the municipality, some radio stations and event organisers have also designed entertainment programmes to spice up the festive occasion while some churches are holding conventions to celebrate and mark Christmas.
• At Cape Coast, Shirley Asiedu-Addo reports that the streets in Cape Coast are becoming busier as people begin to shop for the Christmas.
Items that have flooded the market include children's clothes, toys and provisions.
Mr Esah Otoo said he had already bought his chicken. One chicken cost GH¢25.
A bookshop keeper, Mr Anthony Ewusaya, said he was yet to do any shopping.
"I have not bought anything yet. I will watch films and play football during the period and attend church," he added.
Event organisers are also planning programmes to make the festivities memorable.
To motivate and encourage the youth in Cape Coast and it's surrounding areas, Candymania Entertainment, in collaboration with Sompa FM, is organising a music awards, dubbed, “Obama City Music Awards”.
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Mrs Herty Reynolds, a hairdresser, said her salon was becoming busier and busier as Christmas approached.
She said she expected to stay in for longer hours to work on beautiful hairstyles for patrons.