Bonwire Namimg Ceremony and Kente Tourist Center

5.0 (47 reviews) Kumasi, Ghana
Duration5h 30m
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
Instant confirmationYour booking is confirmed right away
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesGerman, English, Italian, French, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Bonwire village has been a famous place for people to visit because that's where the world-known Kente was invented. They give the story of how it came about and the meaning of the kente. There are 3 different types of Kente cloth;
* Single Weaving
*Double Weaving
*Tripple Weaving

Note: All these kinds are weaved differently with meaning.

The naming ceremony is very unique for any Diaspora coming back home because is done by the chiefs and Queen-mother of a village inside their Palace. Also, we give you a certificate with your new African name on it.

We give two names, Your soul name, and a family.

What's included

  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Bottled water
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Local meal
  • Naming Ceremony Certificate
  • Alcoholic Beverages
  • Dinner

What to expect

  1. 3h · Admission ticket included
    1)Bonwire Village is a village where the famous Kente cloth was invented. Teach you how to weave it and its meaning.

    2) Get your Akan Naming Ceremony done at Bonwire Palace,where the chief and its leaders pray for you and give you a traditional name with certificate attached.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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