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Edina Bakatue
The #Bakatue #Festival is celebrated by the chiefs and peoples of #Elmina (#Edina ) in the Central region of Ghana. The festival, established at least as far back as 1847, is celebrated on the first Tuesday in the month of July every year. The festival is used to mark the beginning of the fishing season in Elmina. The name Bakatue is gotten from the Fante dialect which translates as draining of a lagoon. It also is used to offer thanks and prayers to the gods for a good fishing year. #travelghana #michaelkunke #visitghana o #ministryoftourismghana #brandelmina -
Assin Manso Slave Market
This site was one of the largest slave markets for gathering people to sell into slavery during the slave trade era. It serves as an Ancestral Graveyard and a Sacred Place of Rememberance. It is located at Assin Manso in the Central Region of Ghana. Get in touch with @Brand Elmina for a tour of this site. #slave #yearofreturn #panafest #tour #tourism #bookatour #bigcycleecotours #ghanatourism #visitelmina #visitghana #blackhistory #history #motherland #visitthemotherland -
Where Do You want To Go
A destination video highlighting some of the unique and beautiful places in Ghana you can visit. Book a tour with Brand Elmina and you're sure to have an unforgettable experience. #brandelmina #yearofreturn #bigcycleecotours #tourism #visitghana #visitelmina #molenationalpark #mole #keta #larteh #tsito #larabangamosque #larabanga #elmina #akwida #busua #yendi #yaanaa #bakatue #oceansurf #waves #surf #tourism #adventure #openroad #travelphotography #travelblog #ecotourism -
Fort St Jago
Built in 1652 by the Dutch to protect St Georges Castle from attacks from where originally once stood a fortified Portuguese chapel dedicated to their patron st Jago which was burnt to ashes in the battle of Elmina in 1637.
#yearofreturn #forts #castles #dutch #fishing #fishingtowns #hills #surf #canones #tourism #travelblog #travel #adventure #brandelmina #michaelkunke #ghanatourismauthority #motac #travelphotography #aerialvideo #visitelmina #investinelmina
InFOCUS
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Amazing Cultural Display At the Coronation of Nana Kweku Amissah I
Watch amazing cultural display at the official coronation of Nana Kweku Amissah I, Nguaduhen of Edina Traditional Area. -
NEWS: Bakaute 2021 Cancelled
Edina Bakatue is a remembrance festival celebrated by the people of the Edina State in the Central Region of Ghana. The festival is a 6 week celebration that officially culminates on the 1st Tuesday of July with Bakatue or opening of the lagoon to remember the pact made between man and god when the founder of the town Kwaw Amankwah made an agreement the spirit of the Benya lagoon when he went thirsty for 3 days during a hunting expedition.
On this Tuesday the chiefs of the various towns of the Edina state and the people display their rich tradition, culture and heritage. The king of Edina State Nana Kodwo Conduah VI leads the rites and supplications that are made to the ancestors.
This year however due to the COVID-19 pandemic the festival has been cancelled for the second time in a row.
In a press briefing and speaking on behalf of the king Nana Kodwo Conduah VI, Nana Kodwo Eduakwa V, Chief of Atonkwa and Akwamuhen of Edina Traditional Area made it know that after much deliberation with the traditional council and Brand Elmina this year’s festival has been cancelled
He however made it known that together with the organisers Brand Elmina majority of the events will be done virtually and also all traditional rites that must be done will be observed.
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InFocus: Impact of Corona Virus On Tourism In Elmina
Join the InFocus team as they follow some young entrepreneurs in the tourism and hospitality industry in Elmina to see how adversely the COVID-19 has affected their business.
#covid19 #coronavirus #coronavirusghana #covid19ghana #tourism #travel #WHO #hospitality #elmina #brandelmina #hotels -
InFOCUS: Big Cycle Eco Tours: Bakatue Marathon
Nana Preston of Big Cycle Eco Tours tells us what to expect during this year's Bakatue Marathon. #brandelmina #bigcycleecotours #marathon #elmina #bakatue -
InFOCUS: Coconut Grove Brand Bridge House
InFOCUS goes one on one with the residential manager of Coconut Grove Bridge House, Elmina, Stella Norvisi Opeku as she tells us what they have for the Bakatue festival. #travel #visitelmina #investinelmina #brandelmina #hotels #canoe #fishing #fishingtown #fishingnet #lagoon #tourism #castle #travelblog #travelphotography #elmina #gatewaytoghana #ghana #visitghana #surf #ocean #wave -
InFOCUS: West African Safaris
InFocus sits with Tatiana Martinez the country manager of West African Safaris a travel and tour company based in Elmina.
#was #travel #tourism #brandelmina #investinelmina #visitelmina #surf #tour #roadtrip #westafricansafaris #canoes #fishing #fishingtown #elmina #castle #fort #elminacastle #travelphotography #holidays #openroad #wave #ocean #travelblog
HIGHLIGHTS
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Nana Kobina Gyan I, Early life
Nana Kobina Gyan I was born in Anomansa on 13 February 1821 to Nana Kobina Conduah I, who was king of Anomansa from 1863-1869. During his father's reign, Kobina Gyan was sub-king (ohin nadir ekyen) and acted as a prominent spokesperson for the Anomansa community. When the enforcement of the 1867 Anglo-Dutch Convention for an Interchange of Territory on the Gold Coast resulted in a siege of Elmina by the Fante Confederacy, Nana Kobina Gyan co-authored the August 1868 petition to King William III of the Netherlands, asking him for help and assistance.
Kobina Gyan learnt early the price to pay for not going by the choice of the people when his father Nana Kobina Conduah I was destooled in January 1869 for not opposing the Dutch governor George Pieter Willem Boers's way of dealing with the siege of Elmina in March 1868 strongly enough, Kobina Gyan was enstooled as King of Anomansa by the stool name of Nana Kobina Gyan I on 15 July 1869 thus succeeding his father.
The next four years of his life would be plagued with events and challenges which would make his reign and name indelible in the history of Anomansa.
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Ko-Sa Beach Resort Goes Green
Ko-Sa Beach Resort takes first step to go green as part of a long term project to go green 100% and to contribute to society. They are not just a beach resort but take pride in the activities to help build Ampenyi and it's environs. #kosabeachresort #gogreen #solarenergy #solar #electricity #power #renewableenergy #environment #brandelmina #investinelmina #greenenergy -
Golden Hill Parker, Cental Region 1 Star Hotel award 2018
Golden Hill Parker Hotel located at Elmina won the Cental Region 1Star Hotel award in 2018. The view of Elmina you offer is unparalleled.
#nationaltourismawards @Ghana Tourism Authority Brand Elmina #brandelmina #goldenhillparkerhotel #hotelsinelmina #elminahotel #visitelmina #tourism #gatewaytoghana
PROGRAMS
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Official Launch Edina Bakatue 2019
Highlights from the official launch of Edina Bakatue 2019 on the 25th of April 2019. Bakatue is an annual festival celebrated by the chief and people of the Edina Traditional Area in the Central Region of Ghana.
#edinabakatue #yearofreturn #bakatue2019 #bakatue #elmina #festivals #ghanafestival #festivalsofafrica #travel #travelphotography #culture #history #blackhistory #tourism #hotels #brandelmina #ghanatourismauthority #roadtrip #adventure #tour #gatewaytoghana -
WAS Cultural Heritage Tour
Join us immerse in the Fante culture as we witness the EDINA BAKATUE FESTIVAL which is the opening of the Benya Lagoon into the sea which symbolises the beginning of a fishing season which is the main livelihood of the people of Elmina. For booking: https://westafricansafaris.com/…/ghana-elmina-cultural-her…/
#Tradition #Culture #SeeGhana #YearOfReturn #bakatue #elmina #festival #investinelmina #visitelmina #gatewaytoghana #brandelmina West African Safaris #tour #elminacastle #kakumrainforest #fortstjago #travel #adventure #canopywalk #rainforest #boatcruise #fort #edina #yearofreturn #surf #ocean #rainforest #castles Brand Elmina
SIGHTS & SOUNDS
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Early morning at Elmina Fish Harbour - Sights & Sounds
Being a historic fishing community where fishing dates back to the 1400s, the Elmina fish landing harbor which is built along the bank of the Benya lagoon provides a very good landing site for all types of canoes and small semi-industrial boats engaged in traditional fisheries.
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Sight Sound: Dutch Cemetery
Constructed on the order of Governor J. P. Hoogenboom of the Dutch Gold Coast in 1806 the Dutch Cemetery is one of the key highlights of our walking tour of Elmina. Book a Walking Tour of Elmina with us now!!! #tourism #travels #brandelmina #adventure #openroad #freelancenana #bakatue #elmina #dutch #yearofreturn2019 #ghanatourism #edinabakatue2020 #homecoming