Savannah In Images

A lady wearing dress made with smock A significant number of tribes in the five regions of the north of Ghana wear smocks for special occasions like festivals and naming ceremonies, weddings etc. Notable among Gonjas, Dagombas, Mamprusis, Walis, Dagaabas, Anufor(Chokosi), Frafras etc smocks form part of the values that have held them together for over these years. Quite interestingly, smocks in traditional societies are equally worn to show rank or status among the people. Chiefs wear bigger smocks(3 in 1) and carefully designed with embroideries with a hat to match the occasion. Amazingly, warriors wear smocks laden with charms, amulets for protection, while princes wear short sleeve smocks. They are often given as gifts to dignitaries each time they pay homage to a paramount chief in the these regions. But what differentiates smocks from the Savannah Region from other regions? A durbar of chiefs at Busunu The distinguishing factor is the aesthetic value the people of the Savannah Reg...

Mosques are sacred places of worship for Muslims however the ancient Larabanga Mosque located at Larabanga in the West Gonja Municipality of the Savannah Region has part of Ghana's history tied to it. What is this history that the place of worship conceals from people? T he ancient Larabanga Mosque built in the early Sudanese Architectural design breathes miracles to people who throng there yearly as part of the annual Fire Festival celebration. With a dimension of 8 by 8 metres, a green baobab tree sheds grace on the town. It is a destination to thousands of tourists across the globe. Take a visit there to hear its unique history.