Wonoo
Although the village of Wonoo is not as popular as Bonwire in terms of its kente-weaving popularity, it had a very long tradition of weaving kente. Because Bonwire receives lots of visitors per day, the prices of the clothes have been greatly affected.
Therefore visitors usually visit Wonoo for lower prices of kente clothes that are just as brilliant and as elegant as those produced in Bonwire. Visitors who want to get to Wonoo can board a taxi from Ntonso, Bonwire or Adanwamase which is also a kente weaving town.
Last Updated on Wednesday, 27 January 2010 01:01
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Bonwire
Bonwire can be located 20 kilometers northeast of Kumasi .The Village of Bonwire is well known for their Kente heritage. It received royal patronage during Nana Osei Tutu’s time. It is undoubtedly the best-known of the 5 original Kente stools. The richest kente styles can be ordered or gotten from this town for the right price. Almost all the kente weavers can also weave customized kente styles with names or brands in them. These can be given to some very important people in one’s life because kente is a much respected cloth.
Last Updated on Wednesday, 27 January 2010 00:56
Kejetia Market
The Kejetia Market is one of the biggest and popular markets in the country. It is reputed as to be the largest open market in the West African Sub-region. The markets extends outside its main markings with smaller stalls are petty traders who trade in various goods along the streets of Kejetia. The Kejetia market is a very exciting place to obtain almost everything that one would need; fish, clothes, drinks, African arts and crafts etc. People who have never been to Kejetia before are more likely to lose their way, this is however not a big problem since such problems can easily be resolved just by asking your for the exit.
Last Updated on Tuesday, 05 January 2010 13:58
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Manhyia Palace
The Manhyia Palace is the home of one of Ghana’s most powerful kings, the Asantehene. Manhyia palace was built in 1926 after the exiled Nana Prempeh I returned. The palace has a history museum and is located about a kilometer from the National museum on the Antoa road in Kumasi. The museum is open to the public on weekdays and weekends. On weekdays, visitors can go there from 9am to 4pm and from 9am to 3 pm on weekends. Photography in certain parts of the museum is forbidden, visitors who would want to obtain pictures can contact the official court photographers for copies of their favorite photos. On Adae days which are celebrated on every sixth Sunday is one of the best times to visit the Place. On such days, the Asantehene receives homage from his subjects and sub-chiefs in a colorful celebration of culture and tradition. On this day there is drumming and dancing at the palace. Visitors can take photos of the drummers and dancers.
Last Updated on Tuesday, 05 January 2010 13:57
Atewa Range Forest Reserve
The Atiwa Range Forest Reserve was set aside in 1926 as a way of protecting one of Ghana’s only two upland evergreen forests. It is located west of the Accra-Kumasi road, near Kibi (or Kyibi). The range has an amazing area of approximately 230 square kilometers and is as high as 770 meters. This enclose is the living place for over a dozen animal and plant species. There are over 400 butterfly species and 200 bird species over here a lot more are yet to be discovered some of these birds are the hawk, crowned eagle, Afep pigeon, Olive long-tailed cuckoo, and African broadbill, Western least honeyguide, spotted honeyguide, yellow-throated olive greenbul, bristlebill and blue-headed crested flycatcher. Other animals are antelopes, Mona monkeys, snakes and many more. Visitors to the Atewa Range Forest Reserve must report at the forestry office at Kibi to obtain permission before attempting to enter the reserve. This is important since the keys to the Reserves gate can only be gotten from there. There is accommodation for visitors who would want to stay for the night or relax a little before they continue with their journey. The Ankobea Guest House is available from GH¢ 10.
Last Updated on Tuesday, 05 January 2010 13:57
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