Culture and People
Edina Bakatue FestivalThe Edina Bakatue Festival is an annual event in Elmina, Ghana, celebrating unity, heritage, and the river deity Nana Benya. Held on the first Tuesday of July, it marks the start of the fishing season. The six-week preparation period includes purification rituals, capping of the shrine, and specific weekly activities. The festival culminates with the Paramount Chief casting his net into the river, signifying the lifting of bans and the start of a prosperous period. |
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The flowers of Cyprus - where and when can you see themMany people visit Cyprus for its beautiful beaches and fantastic landscapes. Some even visit the island for its mountains and ski resorts. But did you know that Cyprus is also the home of astounding wild flowers? Today, we will tell you a little bit abou... |
Culture and People
Edina BronyaEdina Bronya is a festival celebrated by the people and chiefs of Elmina in the Central Region of Ghana. It is a native version of the Christmas festival and is celebrated on the first Thursday of January of the new year. Festival also signifies the bond between the Elmina people and the Dutch. |
Culture and People
Celebrating Adae (Akwasidae) FestivalA magnificent celebration of Ashanti people. Every 6 weeks this spectacular and vibrant celebration brings people together at Manhyia Palace in Kumasi. |
Culture and People
Homowo Festival - Celebration of HarvestHomowo Festival in Greater Accra region attracts many people every year. Food, songs, dance and joy fill the streets in appreciation of harvest. |
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Sharing the beauty of GhanaIntroducing the beauty of Ghana and its people across the country. We take you to the city, across the mountains, through the rain forest. We show you the beauty up close and from the air. |
Culture and People
Fetu Afahye FestivalThe Fetu Afahye Festival is undoubtedly the most important calendar amongst the Fante people of the central region of Ghana. The Fetu Afahye Festival is celebrated by the Oguaa or Cape Coast Traditional Area of Central Region. |
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What is Flood Festival in Cyprus about?Where and how people in Cyprus celebrate 'Kataklysmos' or the Flood Festival? Join this cheerful celebration anywhere near the waters in various cities in Cyprus. |
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All you need to know about the Limassol (Cyprus) CarnivalPeople always talk about the Venetian and Brazilian carnivals, but have you ever heard of the Cyprus carnival? Did you know that the island is the home of the craziest and funniest carnival out there? If not, then let us tell you about the Limassol Carni... |