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reveal the distinct
cultural & historic
backdrop for the festivals & ceremonies that are still important today.
The palace of the Asantehene,
Otumfuo Osei-Tutu II, the festivals of
Akwasidae, the Kumasi Fort & the Military Museum & the Centre
for National Culture are all essential
tourist hotspots.
Kumasi also boasts
the largest open air market in West Africa at Kejetia & the city is
ringed by villages famous for their artisans & handicrafts.
Tourists should always remember that bargaining is part of the tradition
of trading in Ghana.
Funerals are spectacular events in Ashanti (usually held on Saturdays),
amidst displays of drumming, dancing & pageantry, often with thousands
in traditional red & black.
Ashanti has a lot of unspoilt natural attractions.For birdwatchers both
the Owabi Wildlife Sanctuary (an important wetlands) & the crater
Lake Bosomtwi are well worth a visit, while walkers will love the Bobiri
Forest reserve & its arboretum, the Bomfobiri Wildlife Sanctuary with
its seasonal waterfall & the hills around Lake Bosomtwi.Forest wildlife,
including monkeys, buck & clouds of butterflies can be seen all over
the region.
Ashanti is also the home to the most important gold mines in Ghana at
Obuasi (50 km south-west of Kumasi)
Surface visits can
be arranged, & the town still has an air of the gold rush days of
the 1890s.
Throughout Ashanti(and especially in Kumasi) you will find welcoming hotels
& restaurants, while in the main towns
nightlife & entertainment are first class. Sporting facilities are
available in the urban areas, while exciting fishing can be enjoyed in
our lakes & rivers.
To discover one of the bedrocks of tradition, a visit to Kumasi is a must.
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Kumasi
& the Asante heritage
Kumasi is the capital
of the Asante kingdom & the local highlights are:
* Manhyia Palace Museum
* Centre for National
Culture
* The Prempeh II Jubilee Museum
* Kumasi Fort & Military Museum
* Okomfo Anokye Sword
* The Akwasidae Ceremony
* Kejetia Market
* Kumasi Zoo
* Traditional Street Sculptures
* University of Science & Technology
The Crafts
of the Asante
The craft villages
surrounding Kumasi include:
* Bonwire-18 km NE of Kumasi -Kente
Weaving
* Pankronu-3km N of Kumasi-Pottery
* Ahwiaa-6km N of Kumasi-Wood
Carvings
* Ntonsu-Adinkra Cloth
Making
* Asoufia/Asamang-Barekese road-Beadmaking
* Ampabame Krofrom -Brass
Smiths
The Natural Attractions of Ashanti
The Ashanti Region is a great area to explore
unspoilt natural attractions.For birds & butterflies, the forests are
the place to go, while wildlife can be spotted around the lakes & in
the nature reserves. The following locations are great for trekking, or
just rewarding forest walks:
* Lake Bosumtwi -35 km S of Kumasi
* Bobiri Forest Reserve - 35 km SE of Kumasi
* Owabi Wildlife sanctuary - 23km
NW of Kumasi
* Bomfobiri Wildlife Sanctuary - 50km from
Kumasi
* Digya National Park - From Kumawu to Atebubu
* Atwia Rock Formations - 40 km from Kumasi
* Mframabuom Caves - Kwamang 55km from Kumasi
Obuasi Gold Mines
For details of visits to the Ashanti Gold Mine- available on Tuesdays &
Thursdays-contact the P.R. Manager on 0582-494.
The Cultural Attractions of the Asante
The traditional culture of the people is one of the attractions of the Ashanti
region.important illustrations can be discorvered at:
* Asantemanso Village
* Kumawu Town
* Kentinkronu Shrine
* Adarko Jarchie Shrine
* Ejisu Besease Shrine
* Statues of Kumasi
* Patakro Shrine
