About Ghana
Ghana is a land of Gold, with warm, friendly people and a rich cultural heritage. Ghanaians are respectable, hospitable and peace-loving, and the country itself is a restful paradise in the heart of West Africa, boasting a multitude of fascinating historical sites.
Sightseeing in Ghana
Ghana is divided into ten regions, each possessing a unique culture and history. The central region lies along the coast, offering many fine beaches as well stunning forts and castles. The Cape Coast Castle is one of the many castles where slaves were imprisoned before they were transported, and it has since become one of the major historic sites in Ghana. Other interesting Ghanaian forts include Senya Beraku’s Fort of Good Hope and Elmina Castle.
Ghana’s most popular, colourful and delicate traditional cloth, the Kente cloth, originated from a small village in the Ashanti Region and visitors can see how the cloth is woven. The Manhyia Palace, which is the seat of the Asantehene, is also a place of interest for visitors.
As an inherent and exotic element of Ghanaian culture, there are many festivals celebrated by towns and villages throughout the country, including Senya Beraku's Akomase festival, which is a celebration of the harvest and autumnal plenty. Further Ghanaian festivals include the Kumasi people’s Akwesidae festival, Elmina’s Bakatue, Fetu Afahye on the Cape Coast and Homowo as celebrated by the Accra people. All of the festivals occur at a specific time of year, and are extremely entertaining for participants and onlookers alike.
