Kingdom of Gold - the palace of Ashanti Hene

Peahen at the Ashanthihene palace, Kumasi

In front of the Regional Health Directorate of Ghana Health Service (Ashanti Region)

On 2nd May, we visited Kumasi the capital of Ashanti Region. As our official meetings got over around 1 pm, we visited the Manhiya Palace Museam. Here many of the aritfacts used by the royals who ruled Ashanti Kingdom can be seen. These proud people, relate themselves to porcupine. It is said that they are peace-loving, but when others come to fight, they take up arms and give a good fight.


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Carvings at the botanical gardens

On 5th May, we visited the Botanical Gardens. We found a number of trees normally found in many other continents. Also we found a tree full of carvings.

Having seen numerous wodden masks, one can fully appreciate the intricate workmanship of the Ghanians. This tree is by far the most comprehensive view of so many carvings representing several themes in such a short space.


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Children's Village

Over a weekend, we visited the SOS children's village in Tema. They have an interesting concept of housing children in 'homes' with mother and the entire village has a 'father'. The children were very cheerful and full of interest to learn new stuff. The faciliaties available was awesome.

Sri and Thiago with the inmates of the Children's village


There was an interesting picture with the following words - to motivate the children to study.
'Education kills the disease of ignorance, supersittion, fear and poverty. Don't give up studies. Aspire to the zenith. Bag te certificates first; Then the envisble jobs later. '

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