By Director Moisa CEO
It has been confirmed that Sierra H4 –Sierra Leone has been selected and approved to host the Pan African Hash (PAH) event in Sierra Leone in 2027. This achievement reflects a significant milestone for the people of Sierra Leone, with positive implications for the country’s tourism sector.
The hosting follows an invitation extended to the Pan Africa Hash (PAH) family by the government through the Minister of Tourism and Cultural Affairs, Mrs. Nabeela Fareeda Tunis, and the people of Sierra Leone.
The objective of establishing this group is to promote physical fitness amongst its members, including getting rid of weekend hangovers, to acquire a good thirst and to satisfy it with beer and persuade the older members that they are not as old as they feel.
“I stand before you to assure you, without hesitation, that Sierra Leone, through the vibrant and ever-growing Sierra H4 Kennel, is fully prepared, equipped, and honoured to host PAH 2027,” the letter from the Tourism Ministry states.
Choose Sierra Leone as your next host, and let’s create memories that will echo through the archives of PAH history. Sierra Leone is prepared and ready to host the historic event.
The Minister of Tourism and Cultural Affairs, Nabeela Tunis, endorsed the bid of the Sierra Hash House Harriers and Harriettes (Sierra H4) to host the Pan African Hash in 2027.
This endorsement came as Sierra H4, the fastest-growing Hash kennel in Sub-Saharan Africa, participated and represented Sierra Leone in the just concluded PAH 2025 in Accra, Ghana, from September 19th to 21st 2025.
Recently, the Ministry of Tourism and Sierra H4 signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to form a strategic partnership, wherein Sierra H4 will serve as an official and long-term Ambassador for Sierra Leone’s tourism and cultural sector within the global Hash House Harriers community.
“This collaboration aims to enhance Sierra Leone’s international visibility, attract diverse tourist segments, foster cultural exchange and secure opportunities for hosting prestigious international events, all in accordance with the Ministry’s strategic objectives”, says Bilal Bah, Grandmaster of Sierra H4.
In a letter addressed to the Grand masters of PAH, Minister Nabeela Tunis stated that Sierra Leone, through the vibrant and ever-growing Sierra H4 Kennel, is fully prepared, equipped, and honoured to host PAH 2027. The letter further highlighted the warmth, beauty, and unforgettable legendary hospitality, as well as the landscapes, beaches, and a deep cultural celebration. Also, the Ministry informed Hashers of the safety, security, tourism infrastructure, plus affordable hotels, modern venues, and exceptional services that make Sierra Leone an ideal destination for an event of this magnitude in Freetown and its surroundings.
The Pan African Hash brings together hundreds of hashers from all over Africa and other parts of the world. Hosting this event in Sierra Leone will contribute to the Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs’ efforts to make Sierra Leone a prominent tourist destination worldwide. The GM and the RA are working to make this event successful in Sierra Leone.
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