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...
Understanding the Ghanaian Pidgin language
There are many languages in Ghana which have existed for hundreds of years. However, there is a relatively new language that has for many years gained attention particularly with the youth and adolescents of school going age. We are talking about the pidgin language....
7 festivals in Ghana you should know about
Festivals in Ghana have always been occasions for joy in the West African country. Besides the rich history behind all the events that make them so important for the tribes and communities, they are occasions that bring family and friends together. We invite you to...
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