A Virtual trip to Ghana

New York, USA Accra, Ghana 5117 miles from New York to Accra, 10 hours air travel time

Ghana Western Africa political map

One of the first things you might see at the airport.

Phrases we might find helpful Twi – A local language in Ghana Akwaaba – Welcome, you’re welcome Medace – Thank you, singular Yedace – Thank you, plural Helpful language phrases

The capital building in Accra in the shape of the golden stool, traditional throne of the king in Ghana.

No Walmart, very few grocery stores, mostly open air markets and small shops on the side of the road.

Termite mounds as large as a person.

No squirrels – lots of lizzards

Boabeng-Fiema Monkey Sanctuary A trip to the Monkey Sanctuary. In places where traditional culture is preserved, animals are also preserved

Part of the community

Some more Geoffroy monkey’s in a tree – how many do you see?

Geoffroy Monkey Sometimes monkeys show up at school! They don’t seem to mind being chased by the children.

Ntonso, Ghana Ntonso – the home of Adinkra

Adinkra Adinkra cloth hanging, pass out Adinkra samples

Master Adinkra Artisan Gabriel Boakye Master Adinkra Artisan Ntonso, Ghana Gabriel Boakye, master adinkra artisan.

Making adinkra ink Pound the bark Soak the bark in water Adinkra ink is made by chopping the bark off of the Badie tree. It is pounded until it is shredded, and then soaked in water for a couple of days. Then it is boiled down until it is a thick black ink. Pound the bark Soak the bark in water Boil the water down into ink

Adinkra Stamps

”Dwennimen” Adinkra Symbols The Rams horn Symbol of strength in mind, body, and soul

”Akoko Nan” Adinkra Symbols The hen’s feet Symbol of protectiveness and parental discipline If a hen steps on her young ones, it does not mean to kill them.

The symbol of the all powerful, ever present and immortality of God Adinkra Symbols ”Gye Nyame” The symbol of the all powerful, ever present and immortality of God

King of the Adinkra Symbols ”Adinkrahene” King of the Adinkra Symbols Symbol of authority, greatness, cautious, firmness, and generosity (as a ruler)

Yedace! Questions?