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Ghana Culture & Customs

 




    

Ghana is an ideal place to explore fresh fruit and vegetable markets, taste delicious fried plantains seasoned with chili pepper and ginger, and stroll busy streets in a country where the sun almost always shines. Women wrapped in colorful West African fabrics and people playing draughts (a game similar to checkers) in courtyards or cafés provide just a slice of the diversity of Ghanaians. There are fifty-two ethnic groups in the ten regions of this country making up Ghana’s culture—making it easy to find a variety of traditional festivals and ceremonies to attend.

In Ghana's culture, the major languages spoken are Twi, Fante, Ga, Hausa, Dagbani, Ewe and Nzema. English is the official language of Ghana. The Ashante is part of the Akan tribes who speak various dialects of Twi. The language is very rich in proverbs, the use of which is taken to be a sign of wisdom. Euphemisms are very common, especially about events connected with death.




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