Culture
Ghana has a very rich cultural heritage, epitomised by the chieftaincy institution and traditional festivals. Every Ghanaian belongs to a traditional area which is ruled by a chief. Some of the chiefs come under a superior chief or King, the most prominent and powerful being the Asantehene, the King of the Ashanti kingdom. This kingdom dates back to the 16th century. Traditional festivals are colourful occasions in Ghana during which the chiefs and people dress up in colourful and splendid gold ornaments and other expensive regalia.
Visitors are very excited when their visits coincide with any of the many traditional festivals of the chiefs and people of a traditional area. Most of festivals are concentrated between July to September. Chiefs are usually decked in full regalia and carried in hammocks or palanquins with their huge state umbrellas with a large retinue. Festivals are celebrated to commemorate unique historical cultural events. The kente cloth is best displayed during festivals
Ghana is a vibrant place for shopping in African arts and crafts. You can get a unique variety of wood carvings such as the magnificently carved Ashanti stools, fertility dolls, masks and many more. The traditional rich kente cloth is believed to have originated from Ghana and it can be woven in many designs. The batik and tie/dye clothing very well made. The basketry, leather and brass works are a sight for sore eyes. Do not forget, Ghana was once called the Gold Coast, and there are a host of jewellery shops to show for it.
Psychic Healing
There are many places in Ghana for spiritual and psychic healing. These include:
- Voodoo shrines in the southern Volta region particularly at Klikor and Nogokpo;
- Akonedi shrine at Larteh, an hour''s drive north–east of Accra;
- Antoa river shrine in Ashanti region; and
- Black & white shrine in the Ashanti region
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