The Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MoTAC), Mr Andrew Egyapa Mercer, has under­scored the impor­tance of safeguarding traditional symbols while transferring the rich concept, sayings and proverbs to the younger generation. This, according to Mr Mercer, was because such symbols formed part of the tangible aspect of vari­ous traditions, and gave visibility to the tangible ideas or a set of beliefs of a traditional group. Additionally, he had emphasised the need to recognise the individ­uals who had contributed to the sustenance and strengthening of Ghana's heritage sector. Mr Mercer said this in a speech read on his behalf by the Director of Tourism, Mr Geoffrey Tamak­loe, at a forum organised in Accra on Thursday by the National Folk­lore Board to commemorate this year's World Folklore Day held on the theme, "Relevance of tradition­al symbols in the 21st century." World Day of Folklore celebrat­ed on August 22, since 2018 on the initiative of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO), aims at popularising the traditional folklore of countries around the world, as well as encouraging its preserva­tion. It also coincided with the launch of the Ga Samai, pictograms which embody a great wealth of knowl­edge about the rich tradition and culture of the Ga people.