Manhyia Palace Museum

Within the walls of Kumasi lies the jewel of Ghana's cultural crown and one of the most cherished historical landmarks, Manhyia Palace Museum. This museum is a chronicle of Ashanti royalty, where history echoes through halls once walked by kings. It reveals artefacts and wisdom, from the grandeur of royal furnishings to personal effects of the Asantehenes. Have a glimpse at the Ashanti world and feel the pulse of Ghanaian heritage.

Christmas and New Year's Eve in Ghana

In Ghana, just like in many other countries, X-Mas and NYW are celebrated on the 25th and 31st of December respectively. Fireworks, locally known as “knockout”, gatherings in churches, Christmas dishes, like Jollof and Fufu portray X-Mas in Ghana the best. However, nothing marks these days as much as the Harmattan, coming around.

Languages in Ghana

Ghana is a multilingual country with over 80 ethnic languages that are spoken by people from different tribes in the country, however, English is the official foreign language.

African Union

The African Union is a continental union consisting of 55 member states located on the continent of Africa. The AU was announced in the Sirte Declaration in Sirte, Libya, on 9 September 1999, calling for the establishment of the African Union.