The Ashanti region in Ghana is one of the most culturally rich areas in Africa. The Ashanti people are known for their artwork, music and dance. In this blog post we’ll be exploring some of the best places to visit if you’re interested in learning more about the culture and history of this beautiful part of West Africa.
The Ashanti Region is the cultural heart of Ghana. It’s shown through local languages, cultures and cuisine. The region has a cool climate due to frequent rains and it’s covered mostly by green forests that cover most parts of this area in rich greens all year round despite its location near the equator where temperatures are usually high for much of the time during summer months as well.
Kumasi ghana
The capital of the Ashanti region is Kumasi, which was also also the administrative capital of powerful Ashanti Kingdom. The kingdom stretched all across some parts of today’s Ivory Coast and a few kilometers north from Elmina. One popular tradition amongst this culture is Akwasiedae Festival that takes place every six weeks according to their 42 day calendar classification system. During this event 21 Chiefs in charge without responsibility for various clans come together with one King to pay homage and swear allegiance at an annual festival called ‘Akwaseida.’
Kumasi weather
The Kumasi weather is usually cool in the mornings, clear and sunny during afternoons for most of the year. Nights are cooler as well making it a perfect destination to escape from summer’s heatwaves!
Places to visit in Kumasi
Manhyia Palace & Museum
The Manhyia Palace is the official residence of the Asantehene (King of the Ashanti people), the courtyard hold effigies of former kings and Queen Mothers.
Location: Antoa Road
Prices: Adult: Ghanaian: 3 Cedis; Non-Ghnanaian: 10 Cedis
Opening times: Monday-Sunday: 9am-5pm
Website: http://manhyiapalacemuseum.org/
Komfo Anokye Sword
The unmoavable sword of Okomfo Anokye the famous Chief Priest of the Ashanti Kingdom can be found on the grounds of Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, directly in front of a statue erected to honor him. It is believed that when he descended from heaven onto earth at this spot many centuries ago, Golden Stool arrived with him and now rests under his feet as proof. Many have tried to pull it up since then including Muhammed Ali during his visit but failed because only those who are pure enough may touch it without feeling its power burn them like fire–a symbol for justice not just among humans but also between gods themselves
Location: ground of Komfo Anoyke Hospital
Opening times: Monday-Saturday: 9am-5pm
Sunday: 9am-2pm
Entry Fees applies
Kumasi Fort & Monument
The Ghana Armed Forces Museum is home to the Kumasi Fort, a structure built by Asantehene Osei Tutu Kwame in 1874. It was based on structures from Cape Coast Castle that were destroyed during the Ashanti-British War of 1900 and now houses many artifacts used during this time period like guns.
Prices: Adult: Ghanaian: 2 Cedis; Non-Ghanaian: 7 Cedis
Opening times: Tuesday-Saturday: 8am-5pm
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