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CULTURAL HERITAGE
 
The traditional cultures of Ghana 's ethnic groups, such as the Akans, the Guanas, Ewes, Dagabas, Walas and Frafras, are impressive and highly developed. Their cultures is manifested, among others, in elaborate festivals and funerals rites, traditional crafts and contemporary arts, in music and dances, as well as typical architectural styles religious beliefs and practices,

natural and herbal medicine, and last but not the least in the typical of these forts and Castles, namely St. George's Castle and the associated St. jago fort at Elinina Castle and Cape coast Castle are World Heritage sites and have been restored recently. In the 15th to 18th centuries, these castles played a major role not only in trading of Gold, Diamonds and other mineral resource but also in Slave Trading. Many books as well as TV - plays and movies have been written on Slave Trading, and many have their starting point in Ghana. Besides the Castle, there are, of course, numerous other important historical and archeological sites to be visited.

Our way of life is largely communal and you will have the opportunity of sharing in community lifestyle. Home-stays can be arranged for small groups. Guests are also exposed to cultural dances, ceremonies, music and African history in workshops. Colorful festivals, which run from January to December, are an opportunity for taking photographs of richly dressed chiefs and queen mothers.

 






 





 
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