One of the exciting things about travel is encountering new cultures and ways of life that gives another perspective into the world. Ghana has a vibrant culture and tradition that enriches the experiences of visitors. We have compiled a number of places you can visit and festivals you can attend to fully enjoy this.

Nzulezo Stilt Village

This unique village on water is located 90 kilometres west of Takoradi in Western Region of Ghana. Visitors can only get to the village by a canoe ride. The surrounding Amasuri Wetland is home of animals such as monkeys, marine turtles, fishes and crocodiles. The tour of this village gives a new perspective on man and its natural environment. Lovers of history will be interested in the oral tales of the construction the village. Visitors are not allowed to visit the village on Thursdays which is regarded as a sacred day for the gods of the Lake.

Posuban Shrines

If you are looking for some fascinating sights on Ghana coast, then you should visit the Posuban Shrines. The elaborate designed concrete shrines can be found in Fante settlements in places such as Elmina, Mankessim and Anomabu. The shrines were built by the military unit of Akan Societies, Asafo companies. Most of the buildings were storage home for company regalia and arms. The shrines display beautiful arts that spice up the experience in these areas.

Dodoleglime Festival

With a name meaning “Coming out of the wall”, the Dodoleglime festival welcomes you into the tradition of the people of the Ve Traditional Area in Volta Region of Ghana. The festival is celebrated every year in November to mark the migration of the people Notsie town in Togo to their present location in the east of Ghana. Dodoleglime festival is an opportunity to get acquainted with the history and culture of this area.

Fetu Afahye Festival

The people and chiefs of Cape Coast celebrate the Fetu AFahye festival on the first Saturday in September. The festival is to thank the seventy seven gods of Oguaa Traditional Area for cleansing the land of plagues. It is said that the people of Cape Coast had experienced an outbreak of disease and the gods helped in getting rid of it. During the period of the celebration, the community comes together to clean the environment. The festival has grown to accommodate some modern influences such as fashion wears, football games and dance.

All year round, there are festivals taking place in different parts of Ghana. To have a unique cultural experience does not have to be expensive, pick the festival you want and book an affordable hotel in Ghana for your accommodation http://www.jovago.com/en-gb/hotels/ghana/65

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