Cerebrate Akwasidae With The Indigenes Of The Ashanti Kingdom
Akwasidae is a traditional festival celebrated by the Ashanti (Akan) ethnic group of Ghana. This great festival is observed every six weeks on a Sunday. The Ashanti calendar has 40 days in a month with a total of 10 months in the year. It a time to honour ancestors, preserve traditions and, showcase royal elegance. Additionally, the festival reinforces values like gratitude, loyalty and resilience and to showcase Ashanti culture and traditions.
Choose a date:
• March 15th 2026
• April 26th 2026
• June 7th 2026
• July 19th 2026
• August 30th 2026
• October 11th 2026
• November 22nd 2026
Your experienced guide will pick you at the KIA, Accra-transfer to a cozy hotel for your relaxation.
Arrive in Kumasi the capital of Ashanti Region. Upon arrival, visit the famous Prempeh II Jubilee Museum and tour the various stands in the cultural center to visit showrooms and watch the artisans at work
After a sumptuous breakfast, step out and head for the Manhyia Palace where the durbar is going to be held. You go there early in order not to miss any bit of the activity. Gleefully witness the Asantehene's procession and retinue of chiefs and queens as they majestically walk to the durbar grounds. Everything you see or hear at the durbar is rooted in culture and tradition.
Today you step out of the traditional capital of the kingdom and visit three important craft villages namely, Adanwomasi, Ahwiaa and Ntonso. Adanwomasi is noted for intricate Kente weaving. In the village you will learn about traditional textile production and how it all came into being. After trying your hands in the loom, you will go their showroom to learn how to wear the cloth.
You are departing Kumasi for Accra by mid-day today. We start a bit early today by visiting the Okomfo Anokye’s sword site, a monument to learn about the powerful priest.
The site reminds the Asantis of the golden stool a sacred spot where the Golden Stool was summoned. To fulfill his prophesy, the place houses the biggest hospital in the country.
Explore the Arm Forces Museum, historically, during one of the Ashanti wars with the British the Kings palace was razed down.
Your day in Accra will take you to very important places and landmarks of the nation’s capital. The day’s activity will include the Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park- the mausoleum befitting the burial of Ghana’s first president. Continue to the independence arena, the venue for public gathering during national celebrations. Learn about the works of Dr. WEB Dubois, an African-American who lived here on the invitation of the first president to write African encyclopaedia.
