Orange, NJ -- The United Ghanaian Associations of New Jersey held their annual
picnic during the 4th of July weekend. According to the organization, the
goal among others were to foster unity, friendship and support among all
Ghanaians. It seeks to enhance the Ghanaian traditional spirit of
togetherness, to promote assurance of the personal well being of members and
non-members alike.

Several events took place at the picnic and the soccer tournament was won by
New Jersey's pride soccer club; Friends Club of New Jersey. There was also
a tug of war tournament, dancing competition (boys and girls) and ludu.
The event was well attended and it was an opportunity to meet old friends
and acquaintances.

Gucci Soundz provided great music and left a lasting impression as the
Grandpapa of Ghanaian music in New Jersey.

The Associations were;
Mfantseman Association of NJ, Friends Soccer Club of NJ, First Ghanaian
Society of NJ, Ghanaian Association of Southern NJ, Ghanaian Civic
Association of NJ, Mampong Kontonkyi Association of NJ, New Jersey Ladies
Inc. Okuapeman
Association of NJ, Obuaseman Association of NJ, Ewe Association of NJ,
Brothers and Sisters Association of NJ, Brong Ahafo Association of NJ, Akyem
Association of NJ
3G Media, Publisher of 3G Magazine also represented in support of this great
initiative.