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Saturday, July 3, 2010
NIGHTLIFE IN KUMASI
The Nightlife of Kumasi must be enjoyed by the travelers coming to this beautiful city in Ghana. The city is capital of the Ashanti region of Ghana and it can be accessed comfortably from any part of Ghana. There are plenty of things to do in Kumasi and these will keep the travelers engaged throughout their stay. The various Kumasi tours that are arranged within the city will always enable the visitors to explore all the varied aspects of this place. The Nightlife in Kumasi is very vibrant and lively. The visitors will undoubtedly have a wonderful and lifetime experience in this city.
The city of Kumasi is filled with lot of movie theaters, night clubs, discos and other happening spots. The visitors must check out these sites during their stay in this city. The bars of the city are mainly located along the beach, though there are many bars along the main streets of the city. The bars of the city offer very cool and refreshing drinks. Interesting assortment of drinks are offered to the visitors. There are live performances at the different bars of the city. Most of the bars which are located at the main streets, have got very colorful setting. Here traditional dancing is also done for the entertainment of the visitors. These bars are just the ideal place where the guests will get complete entertainment along with great drinks and good food.
The different night clubs of the city are also very happening. The travelers must check out the popular night clubs in Kumasi, if they want to have the real taste of Nightlife in Kumasi. The night clubs organize many live performances for the visitors. The Bantmaa Street is a very happening place. The popular night clubs of the city include Kiravi Night Club, Genesis Night Club, Fox Trap, Yegoala, Masserati. These places are always very popular among the local people. Visitors who love to watch movies, can check out the latest releases at the nearby theaters. There are lot of movie theaters in the city and most of them can be accessed conveniently by the travelers.
The city of Kumasi is filled with lot of movie theaters, night clubs, discos and other happening spots. The visitors must check out these sites during their stay in this city. The bars of the city are mainly located along the beach, though there are many bars along the main streets of the city. The bars of the city offer very cool and refreshing drinks. Interesting assortment of drinks are offered to the visitors. There are live performances at the different bars of the city. Most of the bars which are located at the main streets, have got very colorful setting. Here traditional dancing is also done for the entertainment of the visitors. These bars are just the ideal place where the guests will get complete entertainment along with great drinks and good food.
The different night clubs of the city are also very happening. The travelers must check out the popular night clubs in Kumasi, if they want to have the real taste of Nightlife in Kumasi. The night clubs organize many live performances for the visitors. The Bantmaa Street is a very happening place. The popular night clubs of the city include Kiravi Night Club, Genesis Night Club, Fox Trap, Yegoala, Masserati. These places are always very popular among the local people. Visitors who love to watch movies, can check out the latest releases at the nearby theaters. There are lot of movie theaters in the city and most of them can be accessed conveniently by the travelers.
Thursday, July 1, 2010
WELCOME TO KUMASI, THE GARDEN CITY OF AFRICA
Kumasi, the capital city of the Ashanti region is located in the rain forest region of Ghana and is popularly known as "The Garden City" because of its various species of flowers and plants. It is the second-largest city in Ghana, located in the south-central part of the country, about 250 km from Accra.
Queen Elizabeth II of England gave Kumasi the name Garden City of Africa when she visited the area in the 1960s because of the varied plant life in the area.
Lake Bosomtwe, the largest natural lake in Ghana, which empties into the Atlantic Ocean, is located approximately 32 km south of Kumasi.
While the terrain surrounding Kumasi is relatively flat, the countryside is lush with tropical vegetation.
With over 2.5 million citizens, the city spans a radius of about 18 to 20 miles.
The largest ethnic group is the Asantes, but other ethnic groups are growing in size.
Approximately 80 percent of Christians and 20 percent Muslims, with a smaller number of adherents to traditional beliefs.
The city rose to prominence in 1695 when it became capital of the Asante Confederacy due to the activities of the then ruler, King Osei Tutu I.
King Osei Tutu I was known as the Kumasihene and he served as ruler of the Asante Confederacy.
Parts of the city, including the Royal Palace, known as Manhyia were destroyed by British troops in the Fourth Anglo-Ashanti War of 1874.
A relatively young city, Kumasi was founded in the early 19th century by King Osei Tutu. The king named the city after the Kum tree, which he planted as a symbol of victory for the Asante Empire over the British. The Asante region has been independent since 1875 even though Ghana itself only declared independence in 1957. A descendant of King Osei Tutu, Nana Osei Tutu II, is King of the Asantes today, receiving allegiance from the people within the democracy of Ghana. He is said to be the richest King on Africa's West Coast. The King resides in Kumasi, and his home, the Manhyia Palace, is one of the city's most spectacular sights. The city holds an important place in the history of the Asante people as legend has it that a golden stool in the palace descended from heaven, and Okomfo Anokye, an ancient priest received the Golden stool, which signifies an embodiment of the soul of the Asante nation.
Near the palace grounds a copper sword was said to have been driven into the ground by Okomfo Anokye, which no one has been able to remove by any means.
Kumasi remains a royal city, the role of the King has been mainly symbolic. Due to large gold deposits that have been mined in the area, Kumasi has been among the wealthier cities in Ghana. Today's major exports are timber and cocoa. Kumasi has 50 percent of the timber industry in Ghana, with more than 4,000 employed in the business.
Queen Elizabeth II of England gave Kumasi the name Garden City of Africa when she visited the area in the 1960s because of the varied plant life in the area.
Lake Bosomtwe, the largest natural lake in Ghana, which empties into the Atlantic Ocean, is located approximately 32 km south of Kumasi.
While the terrain surrounding Kumasi is relatively flat, the countryside is lush with tropical vegetation.
With over 2.5 million citizens, the city spans a radius of about 18 to 20 miles.
The largest ethnic group is the Asantes, but other ethnic groups are growing in size.
Approximately 80 percent of Christians and 20 percent Muslims, with a smaller number of adherents to traditional beliefs.
The city rose to prominence in 1695 when it became capital of the Asante Confederacy due to the activities of the then ruler, King Osei Tutu I.
King Osei Tutu I was known as the Kumasihene and he served as ruler of the Asante Confederacy.
Parts of the city, including the Royal Palace, known as Manhyia were destroyed by British troops in the Fourth Anglo-Ashanti War of 1874.
A relatively young city, Kumasi was founded in the early 19th century by King Osei Tutu. The king named the city after the Kum tree, which he planted as a symbol of victory for the Asante Empire over the British. The Asante region has been independent since 1875 even though Ghana itself only declared independence in 1957. A descendant of King Osei Tutu, Nana Osei Tutu II, is King of the Asantes today, receiving allegiance from the people within the democracy of Ghana. He is said to be the richest King on Africa's West Coast. The King resides in Kumasi, and his home, the Manhyia Palace, is one of the city's most spectacular sights. The city holds an important place in the history of the Asante people as legend has it that a golden stool in the palace descended from heaven, and Okomfo Anokye, an ancient priest received the Golden stool, which signifies an embodiment of the soul of the Asante nation.
Near the palace grounds a copper sword was said to have been driven into the ground by Okomfo Anokye, which no one has been able to remove by any means.
Kumasi remains a royal city, the role of the King has been mainly symbolic. Due to large gold deposits that have been mined in the area, Kumasi has been among the wealthier cities in Ghana. Today's major exports are timber and cocoa. Kumasi has 50 percent of the timber industry in Ghana, with more than 4,000 employed in the business.
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