{"id":198600,"date":"2016-03-14T06:34:55","date_gmt":"2016-03-14T06:34:55","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/4cd.e16.myftpupload.com\/?p=198600"},"modified":"2016-03-14T06:34:55","modified_gmt":"2016-03-14T06:34:55","slug":"citi-fms-heritage-caravan-ends-exciting-tour-ghana-photos","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/citifmonline.com\/?p=198600","title":{"rendered":"Citi FM\u2019s Heritage Caravan ends exciting tour of Ghana [Photos]"},"content":{"rendered":"

Over 70 Ghanaians, who set off on Monday March 7, for a 7-day trip that gave them a rare opportunity to experience Ghana amidst amusement on Citi FM\u2019s<\/strong> Heritage Caravan, have arrived safely in Accra.<\/p>\n

It was a journey to behold Ghana\u2019s fascinating heritage and rich cultural diversity, in over seven out of the ten regions.<\/p>\n

After setting off from the national capital on March 7, the over 70 expectant crew on-board the Heritage Caravan, journeyed to the famous Adaklu Mountain situated 12 km from Ho in the Volta Region.<\/p>\n

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It is one of the highest in Ghana and is about 600m above sea level, and surrounded by 9 villages.<\/p>\n

On the same day, the caravan drove through Somanya, the hilly town of Adukrom, the Eastern Regional capital, Koforidua, Nkawkaw, and then to New Aberim to pass the night there.<\/p>\n

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The crew set off the next day from New Aberim, driving through about 10 villages to Juaso and then to Kumasi, the Ashanti Regional capital.<\/p>\n

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In Kumasi, members of the caravan visited the Rattry Park and relived the rich Ashanti culture and History at the seat of the King of the Ashanti People, Manhyia Palace.<\/p>\n

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After passing the night in Kumasi, the caravan on the next day drove through major towns like Offinso, Afrancho, Akumadan, Techiman and Kintampo to the Northern Regional capital Tamale.<\/p>\n

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The crew continued through the savannah low lands of the north and came to the popular town, Buipe, where they crossed the Black Volta.<\/p>\n

The next major town was Yapei, where the Tamale Port is located and also did our second crossing of the White Volta.<\/p>\n

The experience in Tamale was remarkable and unforgettable as the crew was treated to rich cultural display organised and hosted by the Chief of Tamale, Naa Dakpemah Alhassan Dawuni.<\/p>\n

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The Chief of Tamale welcomes the crew.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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The team\u2019s next stop was the Boabeng Fiema Monkey in the Nkoranza North District of the Brong Ahafo Region.<\/p>\n

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Here, the travellers had the rare opportunity of feeding some of the over 2,000 Mona and Colobus monkeys at the sanctuary in the dense tropical forest of Boabeng and Fiema.<\/p>\n

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After passing the night in Sunyani, the Brong Regional capital, the Caravan proceeded to Takoradi the Western Regional Capital on Friday.<\/p>\n

It drove through Kumasi to Obuasi and then to the over 12 Assin towns, and joined the main Accra-Takoradi road at Yamoransa.<\/p>\n

After passing the night in Takoradi, members of the caravan had another wonderful experience at Nzulezu, the village on stilt, 90km west of Takoradi.
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The spectacular scenery of the 400-year old stilt propped water settlement, built on Lake Tadane, stands out as a magnificent interplay between man and his environment. A tour guide tells us a history of the village.<\/p>\n

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The climax of the 7 day tour, took us to one of the UNSECO Heritage sites in Ghana, the Elmina Castle.<\/p>\n

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The mood was sober as the guide showed the team\u00a0around the castle.<\/p>\n

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The team members have commended Citi FM<\/strong> for the initiative describing it as an eye opener.<\/p>\n

The Heritage Caravan, the first of its kind, forms part of the station\u2019s Heritage Month initiative, held annually in Ghana\u2019s birth month, March.<\/p>\n

The Citi Heritage Caravan was powered by Sasso, Top Oil, Jovargo and Colgate.
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\nBy: Kojo Agyeman\/citifmonline.com\/Ghana<\/p>\n

Photos By: Philip Kofi Ashon<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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