onsdag 4 januari 2012

My trip to Ghana

 Visiting Ghana in West Africa

TOP FIVE PLACES TO VISIT IN GHANA:




(Kenke, fried fish with hot peper, onions and tomatos) & (Fried plantes, beans, fried fish and egg)



 A KING IN KENTE CLOTH

Kente cloth has its origin with the Akan people. It is a royal and sacred cloth worn only in times of extreme importance and was the cloth of kings. Over time, the use of kente became more widespread. However, its importance has remained and it is held in high esteem in the Akan family and the entire country of Ghana.
In Ghana, kente is made by the Akan people (including the Asante, Bono, Fante, and Nzema). Kente is also produced by Akan groups in Cote d'Ivoire, such as the Baoule and Anyin, which trace their ancestry back to Ghana before the rise of the Ashanti Empire. Lastly, Kente is worn by other groups such as the Ewe and Ga who have been influenced by Akans. It is the best known of all African textiles. Kente comes from the word kenten, which means basket. The Akan peoples refer to kente as nwentoma or woven cloth.
The icon of African cultural heritage around the world, Asante kente is identified by its dazzling, multicolored patterns of bright colors, geometric shapes, and bold designs. Kente characterized by weft designs woven into every available block of plain weave is called adweneasa. The Asante peoples of Ghana choose kente cloths as much for their names as their colors and patterns. Although the cloths are identified primarily by the patterns found in the lengthwise (warp) threads, there is often little correlation between appearance and name. Names are derived from several sources, including proverbs, historical events, important chiefs, queen mothers, and plants.






Elmina and St George’s Castle - Elmina is a scenic angling region, located on the shore of Ghana in the close vicinity of Cape Coast. The area is very famous as it houses the biggest allurement of Ghana which is St George’s Castle that was constructed in 1482 by Portuguese but after 150 years it was invaded by the Dutch who made it the headquarters of West Indies Company. The underground chambers that were used to confine the prisoners will give you a clear idea about the gruesomeness of the trade.

Makola Market in the Capital of ghana one of the biggest market in Ghana




http://ghana-net.com/cape_coast_castle_museum.aspx
 School children visiting Cape Coast Castle, Ghana
Visit the Castle: http://ghana-net.com/cape_coast_castle_museum.aspx  (www. ghana-net.com)

http://www.travel-to-discover-ghana.com/history-of-ghana.html  (discover- GHANA





                                                              The Married Couple
Picture taken in Brong Ahafo Ghana. During A married ceremony


Me, Beatrice Phyllis & Angel in Seikwa- Brong Ahafo Region. During vacation in the Ghana. NICE PLACE
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