Wotumu Caves
The people around the Wotumu caves believe there is no return once someone enters the Wotumu caves. This belief is backed by a myth that holds that a warrior called Wotumu once lived. During the slave raid he hid all his kinsmen in the caves to prevent them from being captured by the whites. After the raid however this warrior was not able to see the people he had hid in the caves, though he waited and waited. It is believed his footprints can be seen even today as a result of waiting for several days. It is therefore believed that unless all local elders are gathered at the Wotumu cave, no one is supposed to enter, it lest he will not return. The Wotumu is located 10 kilometers from the village of Tumu along the Jeffsi road close to the Pulima hamlet.
Last Updated on Tuesday, 05 January 2010 14:00
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Bomfobiri Wildlife Sanctuary
The Bomfobiri Wildlife Sanctuary is named after the Boumfoum River which has a seasonal waterfall. Its entrance is located about 15 kilometers from the town of Kumawu along the Drabonso road. The sanctuary houses a wide variety of forest mammals, such as including Campbell’s Mona monkey, buffalo baboon, bushbuck, and black duiker. It is believed there are also are three West African crocodile species, great blue turaco, yellow- casqued hornbill, black-and-white casqued hornbill, red-fronted parrot and Johanna’s Sunbird. The Bomfobiri Wildlife Sanctuary has a size of about 53 square kilometers and was gazetted in 1975. Visitors who pay visits to the Bomfobiri Wildlife Sanctuary can use their own tents. You would however be required to pay an entrance fee of GH¢ 2.00 and pay for a guide who charges cheaply per hour.
Last Updated on Tuesday, 05 January 2010 13:59
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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