Month: May 2022

in Ghana for

It is not surprising that several European powers fought for such rich and generous lands for many years. Britain was the strongest. Very soon, the British realized that the main wealth of the region was not ivory or even gold, but people.
In their free time from agricultural activities, the Ghanaians fought. It is now that blacks call each other brothers, and before that any neighboring tribe posed a serious threat to them. The victorious usually sold the defeated into slavery. Immoral bargaining brought good profits to both black sellers and colonizers. The latter sent slaves to the New World, to the distant islands of the Caribbean, where white exploiters grew sugar cane on plantations.
For four centuries, millions of Africans have fallen victim to the shameless slave trade. But at one fine moment, slavery was abolished, and the British had to raid the north of Ghana, where the warlike people of Ashanti, Asante or Asantefo, the main supplier of living goods, lived. The Ashanti created a powerful empire with its capital in Kumasi, “the city of the golden throne.” Kumasi still retains its reputation as one of the leading cultural centers of West Africa. Orthodox Ashanti deeply honor the great past of their homeland, revere leaders and sacredly observe traditions. They do not wear loose shirts, as is customary in Africa, preferring togas, like Roman ones. Even today, the lands of the ancient people are something like a state within a state. The Ashanti country is ruled by a king. In Ghana, the institution of royal power peacefully coexists with the institution of presidential power. Under the incumbent head of state, the House of Leaders was created, which performs advisory functions, a kind of analogue of the Russian State Council. The House includes the kings of all peoples living in Ghana. Ethnic exclusivity is not encouraged by the authorities, however, every resident of the state feels that he belongs to the Yoruba, Mosi, Evegbe, Akvapim, Binumba, Agbishera, Dangmeli, Bisa, Achim, Ewe … English is declared the state language, but not everyone speaks it. Each ethnic group has its own language. Despite this, members of different clans understand each other well.
Ghana is a young country. Firstly, because it gained independence in 57, the first in Africa (which the locals are very proud of). And secondly, almost half of the population is made up of children under the age of 15. Education for them is compulsory and free. The country goes for it, although you cannot call it rich. There are few old people here, but not because they stay at home and do not go out. Due to the hot climate and poor living conditions, few live to be fifty.
People here have a simpler attitude to death than in Europe. Death for the Ghanaian is something like a holiday, a long-awaited rest after earthly ordeals. Therefore, people bury their dead in colored coffins, from afar resembling carousel figures.
For those who lived by hunting during their lifetime, relatives will choose an eagle with folding wings or a lion with a removable back. A farmer will be buried in a banana, a military man – in a machine gun, a snake-bitten one will find peace in a snake, a pilot will be taken on his last journey by being put on a plane, an athlete – the very place in a sneaker, a teacher – in a book, a fisherman will go to the next world in the belly of a wooden carp, and mistress – in the womb of poultry. Some do not trust relatives and even during their lifetime go to the workshop, where they order a colorful coffin for themselves. Such products are very popular among Christians, who make up the majority of the population. They attend sectarian churches like “churches of the cross” or “12 apostles”. There are as many Muslims in the country as there are pagans, or rather, adherents of traditional African cults. In ancient beliefs there is a place for divination, amulets, masks, conspiracies. Secret societies flourish in Ghana, within which ritual cannibalism is practiced. None of the Christian missions has been able to completely eradicate it.
The Ghanaians start their working day early in the morning, when it is already light and not yet hot. Everyone is busy here. Women bring fruits and vegetables, firewood and root crops to the market. In Ghana, it becomes clear where the proud posture and confident gait of fashion models came from. Models on the catwalk repeat the movements of an ordinary African Madonna, who from early childhood is accustomed to walking with an unbearable weight on her head. True, the women of free Africa are somewhat more graceful and natural, because the fashion model does not risk losing her burden on the way to the colorful bazaar.
The people of this country love to trade and know how to work. However, most of the population lives in very poor conditions. The middle class is practically non-existent. The monthly income of the breadwinner is $50, and such families are considered wealthy. But the poverty of the Ghana is not the poverty of begging, it is rather the poverty of hope and selfless work. People here do not shun dirty and hard work. At the same time – most importantly – they smile, joke. In general, black brothers are mostly pleasant and hospitable people. They are interesting interlocutors, have a sense of humor, are almost always polite and responsive. Having become better acquainted with the good-natured, cheerful, witty Ghanaians, you understand what kind of scoundrels these slave traders were after all.
In general, it seems that the country is developing quite actively. The people strive for work and a peaceful life. We dare to express the hope that political stability and quite favorable economic conditions will very soon make Ghana the most prosperous country in Africa. in Ghana for
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in Ghana for

It is not surprising that several European powers fought for such rich and generous lands for many years. Britain was the strongest. Very soon, the British realized that the main wealth of the region was not ivory or even gold, but people.
In their free time from agricultural activities, the Ghanaians fought. It is now that blacks call each other brothers, and before that any neighboring tribe posed a serious threat to them. The victorious usually sold the defeated into slavery. Immoral bargaining brought good profits to both black sellers and colonizers. The latter sent slaves to the New World, to the distant islands of the Caribbean, where white exploiters grew sugar cane on plantations.
For four centuries, millions of Africans have fallen victim to the shameless slave trade. But at one fine moment, slavery was abolished, and the British had to raid the north of Ghana, where the warlike people of Ashanti, Asante or Asantefo, the main supplier of living goods, lived. The Ashanti created a powerful empire with its capital in Kumasi, “the city of the golden throne.” Kumasi still retains its reputation as one of the leading cultural centers of West Africa. Orthodox Ashanti deeply honor the great past of their homeland, revere leaders and sacredly observe traditions. They do not wear loose shirts, as is customary in Africa, preferring togas, like Roman ones. Even today, the lands of the ancient people are something like a state within a state. The Ashanti country is ruled by a king. In Ghana, the institution of royal power peacefully coexists with the institution of presidential power. Under the incumbent head of state, the House of Leaders was created, which performs advisory functions, a kind of analogue of the Russian State Council. The House includes the kings of all peoples living in Ghana. Ethnic exclusivity is not encouraged by the authorities, however, every resident of the state feels that he belongs to the Yoruba, Mosi, Evegbe, Akvapim, Binumba, Agbishera, Dangmeli, Bisa, Achim, Ewe … English is declared the state language, but not everyone speaks it. Each ethnic group has its own language. Despite this, members of different clans understand each other well.
Ghana is a young country. Firstly, because it gained independence in 57, the first in Africa (which the locals are very proud of). And secondly, almost half of the population is made up of children under the age of 15. Education for them is compulsory and free. The country goes for it, although you cannot call it rich. There are few old people here, but not because they stay at home and do not go out. Due to the hot climate and poor living conditions, few live to be fifty.
People here have a simpler attitude to death than in Europe. Death for the Ghanaian is something like a holiday, a long-awaited rest after earthly ordeals. Therefore, people bury their dead in colored coffins, from afar resembling carousel figures.
For those who lived by hunting during their lifetime, relatives will choose an eagle with folding wings or a lion with a removable back. A farmer will be buried in a banana, a military man – in a machine gun, a snake-bitten one will find peace in a snake, a pilot will be taken on his last journey by being put on a plane, an athlete – the very place in a sneaker, a teacher – in a book, a fisherman will go to the next world in the belly of a wooden carp, and mistress – in the womb of poultry. Some do not trust relatives and even during their lifetime go to the workshop, where they order a colorful coffin for themselves. Such products are very popular among Christians, who make up the majority of the population. They attend sectarian churches like “churches of the cross” or “12 apostles”. There are as many Muslims in the country as there are pagans, or rather, adherents of traditional African cults. In ancient beliefs there is a place for divination, amulets, masks, conspiracies. Secret societies flourish in Ghana, within which ritual cannibalism is practiced. None of the Christian missions has been able to completely eradicate it.
The Ghanaians start their working day early in the morning, when it is already light and not yet hot. Everyone is busy here. Women bring fruits and vegetables, firewood and root crops to the market. In Ghana, it becomes clear where the proud posture and confident gait of fashion models came from. Models on the catwalk repeat the movements of an ordinary African Madonna, who from early childhood is accustomed to walking with an unbearable weight on her head. True, the women of free Africa are somewhat more graceful and natural, because the fashion model does not risk losing her burden on the way to the colorful bazaar.
The people of this country love to trade and know how to work. However, most of the population lives in very poor conditions. The middle class is practically non-existent. The monthly income of the breadwinner is $50, and such families are considered wealthy. But the poverty of the Ghana is not the poverty of begging, it is rather the poverty of hope and selfless work. People here do not shun dirty and hard work. At the same time – most importantly – they smile, joke. In general, black brothers are mostly pleasant and hospitable people. They are interesting interlocutors, have a sense of humor, are almost always polite and responsive. Having become better acquainted with the good-natured, cheerful, witty Ghanaians, you understand what kind of scoundrels these slave traders were after all.
In general, it seems that the country is developing quite actively. The people strive for work and a peaceful life. We dare to express the hope that political stability and quite favorable economic conditions will very soon make Ghana the most prosperous country in Africa. in Ghana for
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in Ghana for

It is not surprising that several European powers fought for such rich and generous lands for many years. Britain was the strongest. Very soon, the British realized that the main wealth of the region was not ivory or even gold, but people.
In their free time from agricultural activities, the Ghanaians fought. It is now that blacks call each other brothers, and before that any neighboring tribe posed a serious threat to them. The victorious usually sold the defeated into slavery. Immoral bargaining brought good profits to both black sellers and colonizers. The latter sent slaves to the New World, to the distant islands of the Caribbean, where white exploiters grew sugar cane on plantations.
For four centuries, millions of Africans have fallen victim to the shameless slave trade. But at one point, slavery was abolished, and the British had to raid the north of Ghana, where the warlike people of Ashanti, Asante or Asantefo, the main supplier of living goods, lived. The Ashanti created a powerful empire with its capital in Kumasi, “the city of the golden throne.” Kumasi still retains its reputation as one of the leading cultural centers of West Africa. Orthodox Ashanti deeply honor the great past of their homeland, revere leaders and sacredly observe traditions. They do not wear loose shirts, as is customary in Africa, preferring togas, like Roman ones. Even today, the lands of the ancient people are something like a state within a state. The Ashanti country is ruled by a king. In Ghana, the institution of royal power peacefully coexists with the institution of presidential power. Under the incumbent head of state, the House of Leaders was created, which performs advisory functions, a kind of analogue of the Russian State Council. The House includes the kings of all peoples living in Ghana. Ethnic exclusivity is not encouraged by the authorities, however, every resident of the state feels that he belongs to the Yoruba, Mosi, Evegbe, Akvapim, Binumba, Agbishera, Dangmeli, Bisa, Achim, Ewe … English is declared the state language, but not everyone speaks it. Each ethnic group has its own language. Despite this, members of different clans understand each other well.
Ghana is a young country. Firstly, because it gained independence in 57, the first in Africa (which the locals are very proud of). And secondly, almost half of the population is made up of children under the age of 15. Education for them is compulsory and free. The country goes for it, although you cannot call it rich. There are few old people here, but not because they stay at home and do not go out. Due to the hot climate and poor living conditions, few live to be fifty.
People here have a simpler attitude to death than in Europe. Death for the Ghanaian is something like a holiday, a long-awaited rest after earthly ordeals. Therefore, people bury their dead in colored coffins, from afar resembling carousel figures.
For those who lived by hunting during their lifetime, relatives will choose an eagle with folding wings or a lion with a removable back. A farmer will be buried in a banana, a military man – in a machine gun, a snake-bitten one will find peace in a snake, a pilot will be taken on his last journey by being put on a plane, an athlete – the very place in a sneaker, a teacher – in a book, a fisherman will go to the next world in the belly of a wooden carp, and mistress – in the womb of poultry. Some do not trust relatives and even during their lifetime go to the workshop, where they order a colorful coffin for themselves. Such products are very popular among Christians, who make up the majority of the population. They attend sectarian churches like “churches of the cross” or “12 apostles”. There are as many Muslims in the country as there are pagans, or rather, adherents of traditional African cults. In ancient beliefs there is a place for divination, amulets, masks, conspiracies. Secret societies flourish in Ghana, within which ritual cannibalism is practiced. None of the Christian missions have been able to completely eradicate it.
The Ghanaians start their working day early in the morning, when it is already light and not yet hot. Everyone is busy here. Women bring fruits and vegetables, firewood and root crops to the market. In Ghana, it becomes clear where the proud posture and confident gait of fashion models came from. Models on the catwalk repeat the movements of an ordinary African Madonna, who from early childhood is accustomed to walking with an unbearable weight on her head. True, the women of free Africa are somewhat more graceful and natural, because the fashion model does not risk losing her burden on the way to the colorful bazaar.
The people of this country love to trade and know how to work. However, most of the population lives in very poor conditions. The middle class is practically non-existent. The monthly income of the breadwinner is $50, and such families are considered wealthy. But the poverty of the Ghana is not the poverty of begging, it is rather the poverty of hope and selfless work. People here do not shun dirty and hard work. At the same time – most importantly – they smile, joke. In general, black brothers are mostly pleasant and hospitable people. They are interesting interlocutors, have a sense of humor, are almost always polite and responsive. Having become better acquainted with the good-natured, cheerful, witty Ghanaians, you understand what kind of scoundrels these slave traders were after all.
In general, it seems that the country is developing quite actively. The people strive for work and a peaceful life. We dare to express the hope that political stability and quite favorable economic conditions will very soon make Ghana the most prosperous country in Africa.
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