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Thursday, June 16, 2011
Arts and Culture: The National Museum and The Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park
The National Museum in Accra, Ghana
If you are interested in learning all about Ghanaian culture, then the National Museum and the Memorial Park are a must! You have to pay to enter both places but it is really worth it.
The National Museum is a really great place to absorb oneself into the Ghanaian culture. It is an informative and exciting experience. There is no area of their culture that isn’t discussed, from the teenage puberty rituals, to the dancing and drumming, to their cooking pots, etc.
The beautiful part is that everything you see has an explanation and it is right there for you to read!
Their culture is just simply exciting.
The Kwame Nkrumah Park is another exciting visit. There are 2 phases, the 1st phase is where you get to walk around the park and enjoy the sights and sounds. There is a nice fountain and plenty trees around. Important ministers, presidents and dignitaries that have visited Ghana over the years planted the trees. It is actually really cool to see some of these trees are still standing firm. A good exercise would be walking around the park to see the names of the person that planted the tree, and the type of tree that was planted. Picture from the first phase are below:
The 2nd phase of the Park is a museum where you get to know about the life of the first president of Ghana: Kwame Nkrumah. There is a history wall to learn about his various achievements, there are also pictures with him and the some very important people like the Queen of England, Fidel Castro, etc.
But the most exciting bit about the museum was seeing the personal belonging of the man. They were well kept and taken care of. His mattress from his University days, his glasses case, his couch, etc. are all displayed for one to see. These things are nothing short of fascinating. You will have to be there to experience it for yourself (No pictures are allowed in the Museum phase of the park, sorry!)
If you are interested in learning all about Ghanaian culture, then the National Museum and the Memorial Park are a must! You have to pay to enter both places but it is really worth it.
The National Museum is a really great place to absorb oneself into the Ghanaian culture. It is an informative and exciting experience. There is no area of their culture that isn’t discussed, from the teenage puberty rituals, to the dancing and drumming, to their cooking pots, etc.
The beautiful part is that everything you see has an explanation and it is right there for you to read!
Their culture is just simply exciting.
The Kwame Nkrumah Park is another exciting visit. There are 2 phases, the 1st phase is where you get to walk around the park and enjoy the sights and sounds. There is a nice fountain and plenty trees around. Important ministers, presidents and dignitaries that have visited Ghana over the years planted the trees. It is actually really cool to see some of these trees are still standing firm. A good exercise would be walking around the park to see the names of the person that planted the tree, and the type of tree that was planted. Picture from the first phase are below:
The 2nd phase of the Park is a museum where you get to know about the life of the first president of Ghana: Kwame Nkrumah. There is a history wall to learn about his various achievements, there are also pictures with him and the some very important people like the Queen of England, Fidel Castro, etc.
But the most exciting bit about the museum was seeing the personal belonging of the man. They were well kept and taken care of. His mattress from his University days, his glasses case, his couch, etc. are all displayed for one to see. These things are nothing short of fascinating. You will have to be there to experience it for yourself (No pictures are allowed in the Museum phase of the park, sorry!)
Arts and Culture: The Labadi Beach in Ghana
The Labadi Beach in Ghana is not just your regular visit to any beach. It is a one of a kind, unique and fun-filled type of beach.
First things first, you would have to pay to enter the beach and even while that is the case in Nigeria as well; I find it really cool that they also give you complimentary drinks after you pay to enter. This only re-assures one of how hospitable the people of Ghana really are, it is such a nice gesture.
Once you enter the beach area, all sorts of characters welcome you. There are the people singing and dancing, some are doing aerobics, some are playing soccer, others are sitting, eating and talking, horse riding, etc. There is just so much going on! You also feel free to be yourself because the people seem so sincere and calm.
Be warned though, many of the performers will come at you and showcase their skill. They expect you to give them a token!
Enjoy some fun pictures from Labadi Beach.
Monday, June 13, 2011
Sunday, June 12, 2011
A Country Rich In Culture: Ghana
Ghana is a country that is very rich in Arts and Culture. The people are well aware of this and are very proud of their heritage. For the non-citizens, Ghana is a really nice place to visit if you have ever thought about vacationing in Africa. A country that has gone through some major transformation over the years, it is seen as a peaceful, calm and hospitable country with plenty of things to do around there. Must-visit areas includes the National Park, the Museum, the Arts and Culture center/market, and the beaches. One can also take a tour of the insanely huge University of Ghana.
Enjoy below a few pictures from my visit there.
Picture taken at the Museum
Here's one from their National Park
And a final one of the beautiful Beach which had so much fun activity going on
Next week look forward to a more detailed break down of what Ghana has to offer!
Enjoy below a few pictures from my visit there.
Picture taken at the Museum
Here's one from their National Park
And a final one of the beautiful Beach which had so much fun activity going on
Next week look forward to a more detailed break down of what Ghana has to offer!
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