Sekondi-Takoradi, Ghana (Mar 23)

Originally two coastal trading towns, Sekondi and Takoradi were combined in 1946 in part because of the population growth caused by Takoradi’s deep water port that exports timber, cocoa, and fish. The area boomed with the discovery of oil in western Ghana. In the 17th century, the British and Dutch built forts along the coast to protect their trade routes. Some of these forts were involved in the slave trade.

Fort Orange, now a lighthouse

Market scenes in Takoradi







Fishing village (we were not allowed in for safety reasons)


Bisa Aberwa Museum






At St. Paul’s Catholic Church and School






Comments

  1. AnonymousMarch 23, 2023 at 9:10 PM

    That museum looks great. Especially that huge mask with all the accoutrements; usually only the mask is the only thing that was acquired/displayed, and much of the drama and effect of the work is lost. (FB)

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  2. NHMarch 24, 2023 at 12:05 PM

    Beautiful art, beautiful kids

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  3. Amy CourvilleMarch 26, 2023 at 6:30 AM

    I love the stop at the school. Looks like they enjoyed the visit!

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