Royal Ashanti Kingdom – Akwasidae

Prepare for an explosion of rich culture, cheerful bright colors, and the pomp and pageantry the Akwasidae celebration is known for! This festival, held by the Akans every six weeks, is heavily attended by a distinguished gathering of chiefs, Queen mothers, and elders who attend to honor their ancestors and the Asantehene through rituals and performances. Notice the throngs of people, visiting from far and wide, to pay homage to the King.

On this enriching and discerning journey, which also includes visits to UNESCO Heritage sites, traditional shrines, famous craft villages, the slave river where the enslaved took their last bath before embarking on their passage across the Atlantic and a somber visit to the forts and dungeons where they were held, you will gain deep insights into the history and culture of the local people.