Naming Ceremony and Heritage Homecoming Experience for Diasporas

4.0 (5 reviews) Accra, Ghana
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Duration5h - 8h
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Overview

Participate in a traditional naming ceremony to immerse yourself in Ghanaian culture. This experience is significant for individuals from the African American and Caribbean diasporas, as it offers a chance to connect with their heritage and ancestors in a rural Ghanaian village or a community in Accra.

You will receive your birth identity rituals by discovering the day you were born, referred to as your "Soul Name," along with a local name from the community, with a meaning. The event will be accompanied by traditional drumming and dancing.
As part of the ceremony, you will receive a gift from the community, which may include beads or a Ghana Kente Stole with Welcome to Ghana written and designed on it. And a certificate of recognition

The ceremony will be conducted by a respected elder known for their strong moral standing within the community. This is an excellent opportunity to become part of and build connections with a community in Ghana. Welcome back to your roots!..

What's included

  • Bottled water
  • WiFi on board
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • you will have an opportunity to try some traditional foods if you desire..

What to expect

  1. Ghana
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    Experience authentic Ghanaian traditional life and be welcomed with a traditional naming ceremony. A truly special experience whether you are returning home, or are traveling through...Be invited to join the community of a rural Ghana village and be welcomed to the motherland. Receive a local name in a special ceremony with traditional drumming and dancing with the locals..
    Travellers will go through the process of traditional naming ..and you give out your date of birth for a Ghanaian names and certificate in a recognition. This will include the adornment of Ghanaian cloth that has been tailored for you as as the child of these earth from your root , it is situated tour to engross deeply in the popular Culture while An elderly person of good moral standard is chosen to perform the rites.
    Libation is offered while the name is being mentioned simultaneously...After this is completed gifts are presented to to you...The ceremony ends with a feast and merry making...welcome to your root!

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Accra mall gate 2 is perfect or we can better communicate our meet up location via our contact here

End point

Accra mall gate 2 is perfect or we can better communicate our meet up location via our contact here

Pickup details

airport shell is a perfect place or better talk to us via our contact here thanks

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • 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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