Cocoa in Ghana: A thriving industry and culture
It is no secret that West African countries do very well in cultivating cocoa. Ghana is well known to be one of the top cocoa producers in the region, only surpassed by Ivory Coast. Let us explore the history, industry and culture surrounding cocoa production in...
A National Tree Planting Day for Ghana
As the world has intensified its campaign on going green by fighting climate change, some countries have set a National Tree Planting Day to raise awareness of the effects of deforestation. After a long time waiting, Ghana has finally one, to be celebrated next June...
The bond between palanquins and Ghanaian chiefs
Palanquins are a traditional means of transportation which are now very rare. It became a custom, not only in Africa but also in Latin America, Asia and Europe, taking many different names and shapes. Today we travel in time to understand the origin of palanquins and...
Palm wine, a traditional West African drink
In rural Ghana, it’s common to be greeted with either a calabash or a bowl of palm wine. It is a drink brewed from the palm tree usually in the tropics usually in many parts of Africa, Asia and South America. Palm wine is actually a very unique and complex alcoholic...
Traditional Dances in Ghana: 12 Dances That Tell the Story of a Nation
Ghana has over 100 ethnic groups, and almost every one of them has its own traditional dance. These are not performance pieces created for tourists. They are living practices tied to harvests, funerals, royal courts, spiritual rituals, and coming-of-age ceremonies. If...
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