RLWC EnjoyGhana

03/01/2019

In a news report by the CNN, Ghana which is West Africa’s poster nation for economic success and political stability is hoping to trade up its tourism status for 2019, with a campaign targeting the African diaspora whose ancestors were victims of the brutal slave trade of centuries gone by.

01/11/2018

Traditional cloth called kente and worn by royalty and ordinary people alike.

01/11/2018

16/10/2018

Our objective is to showcase the tourism potentials of Ghana to attract both local and foreign visitors. Ghana is home to a wonderful mix of fauna, flora, landscapes, beaches, slave trade relics, colonial castles and forts, adventure sports, lakes and above all, very peaceful and friendly people. Visiting Ghana is a unforgettable experience second to none.

13/10/2018

Boabeng-Fiema Monkey Sanctuary
Boabeng-Fiema monkey sanctuary is one of such sanctuaries in Ghana. It is located in the Nkoranza North District of Brong Ahafo Region.
Two different species of monkeys are found here: the black and white Geoffroy's Colobus, and the smaller Campbell's Mona. The Colobus lives high up in the trees eating leaves. The Monas are at lower heights and come down to live among residents who consider them sacred and do not harm them. They eat a variety of food offered to them by the residents and visitors. The people even bury the dead monkeys in a graveyard together with priestesses.

06/10/2018

Paga Crocodile Pond
Located in the north-eastern part of Ghana, Paga is a sacred crocodile sanctuary. Although crocodiles are considered as wild creatures, the Paga crocodiles are friendly and coexist with humans. The friendly relationship continues to baffle the minds of many. This is in contrast to the perception that crocodiles are dangerous. It is a customary offence to harm, kill or show any sign of disrespect to the crocodile of Paga. It is not uncommon to find children and/or visitors sitting on the back of or holding the tale of a crocodile without any harm, after a sacrifice of fowl. This is normal for the people of Paga but a mystery to visitors.

31/08/2018

More Hogbetsotso pictures

31/08/2018

HOGBETSOTSO FESTIVAL
The “Anlo Ewes”, an ethnic group in the southern part of the Volta Region of Ghana, are believed to have settled in Notsie in Togo when they first migrated from Southern Sudan. Legend has it that they escaped from the tyrannical ruler of Notsie, Ago-Koli, by walking backwards. In order to commemorate the exodus and the bravery of their traditional rulers who led them on the journey, the people created this annual “Exodus Festival”. There are many ceremonies associated with the festival, including a peace-making period where all outstanding problems are supposed to be resolved. This is a purification ceremony of the traditional stool and a period of general cleaning when the villages are swept and rubbish burnt. This cleaning ceremony begins at the Volta Estuary and goes on for days until it finally reaches the Mono River in the Republic of Benin. An essential aspect of the festival is a durbar of chiefs and people. Chiefs dress in very colouful regalia and sit in state to receive homage from their subjects. Dancing, singing and general merry-making go on every single day of the month preceding the day of the durbar except market days. The main durbar always take place on the first Saturday of November in Anloga, in the Volta Region.

31/08/2018

More paragliding pictures

31/08/2018

PARAGLIDING
Ghana Paragliding Festival has become a part of the Easter celebrations in Ghana. The festival attracts both Ghanaians and foreigners alike for more than 3 days of spectacular aerial fun, ceremony and music.
Since 2005, tandem and solo paraglider pilots gather from around the world to fly local Ghanaian spectators and foreign visitors. The festival boasts consistent flying conditions that begin around mid morning and remain soarable until late in the day. The thermals are consistently large and mild and offer a fantastic opportunity for both newer pilots to gain valuable experience and airtime as well as for seasoned pilots who want to enjoy hours of "stress free" flying.
There are many reasons to attend the Annual Ghana Paragliding Festival, as either a participating tandem pilot, a solo pilot or a non-flying guest.