Come Celebrate the Life of Queen Afua on her Solar Return as we take a day that promotes modesty, humbleness and the ability to put others before oneself, we will create care packages as a love offering to our African People in nearby villages; while we take a night to live it up at Queen Afua’s Bonfire Jubilee.
The Central Region in south Ghana is institutions and an economy based on are renowned for its elite higher education abundance of industrial minerals. The region is a hub of education in Ghana, with some of the best schools in the country.
Whiles the area's economy is dominated by mining and fishing, the Central Region is also a major center of tourism in southern Ghana. And with some of the country's most beautiful coasts and national parks, it's not hard to see why.
The region is famous for its palm-fringed beaches, fascinating fishing villages, historical
towns and rich natural attractions. It is also the former government center of the Gold
Coast.
Winneba beach, 45 minutes west of Accra, and Brenu beach, close to Sekondi Takoradi,
are two of the best kept and most delightful beaches in Ghana. The seaside, with its
tranquil atmosphere and delightful views of the Gulf of Guinea, is a perfect place for
visitors to relax.
The local coastline is also famous for its ancient forts and castles, built by early
European traders. Three of them - Cape Coast Castle, Elmina Castleand Fort St Jagoare
Unesco World Heritage Sites. Other forts that serve as a strong reminder of the depth
of Ghana's heritage are Fort Good Hope, Fort Patience, Fort Amsterdam and Fort
William.
Much of Ghana's history and modern-day culture has
been formed by the slave trade, and this is no different in
the Central Region. The region contains some powerful
reminders of that era, including the slave route site at
Assin Praso and Assin Manso. Other historical towns
worth a visit are Winneba (traditionally known as Simpa),
Kromantse/Abanze, Duakwa and Mensa Krom, home to
some of the region's best wood carvers. Another favourite
tourist destination is the craft village of Ajumako, where
carvers specialize in royal regalia, stools, linguist staffs
and clan totems.
Regional culture is on show at various festivals held
Designated by UNESCO as World Heritage Site, the Cape Coast Castle is described as one of the six most beautiful in existence with a very rich history. Originally built by the Swedes in 1653 for commercial trading purposes between the natives and the European traders, the castle has been at various times controlled by the British, the Dutch, the Danes and the French.
The monument played an integral role during the Trans-Atlantic slave trade during which millions of slaves were shipped to the Americas. The Cape Coast Castle presents one with a comprehension and appreciation of the age of European exploration, interaction between Europeans, Africans and the Carribeans.
The ‘door of no return’ which for more than 100years opened to the certainty of a short and brutal life for the millions of Africans that were captured off these shores and sold into slavery, now opens to the serene and awesome vastness of the Atlantic ocean. On July 11, 2009 President Obama and his family were conducted round the castle on their inaugural presidential visit to Sub-Saharan Africa.
Come Celebrate the Life of Queen Afua on her Solar Return as we take a day that promotes modesty, humbleness and the ability to put others before oneself, we will create care packages as a love offering to our African People in nearby villages; while we take a night to live it up at Queen Afua’s Bonfire Jubilee.
