Ghana, West Africa

[huskie]

Not sure about Mexican but there was a decent Italian restaurant in Accra close to the Russian embassy. There was also an AWESOME Jamaican-Rastafarian vegetarian restaurant downtown. Highly recommended. Called Jah Rah, I think?
I think Ghanaian food is pretty tasty too, when you find out what dishes you like.

what is Ghanaian food exactly?

 

[Faneros]

I just knew this thread would devolve thanks to the inevitable postings of small boys with small minds such as the walking syphilis above. I knew it.

You don't know squat, douche bag

 

[John_McCain]

When the gooks questioned me about the men in my squadron, I gave them the names of the Accra United rugby team.

 

[IrezumiKiss]

You don't know squat, douche bag

Go fuck yourself, mental midget. You and the rest of your small brained asshole ilk.

 

[Cock_Breath]

what is Ghanaian food exactly?

white meat.

 

[Faneros]

Go fuck yourself, mental midget. You and the rest of your small brained asshole ilk.

Have you sucked off Obama today??

change, yes we can.......his reteroic is so thick these days its hard to see

 

[IrezumiKiss]

Have you sucked off Obama today??

change, yes we can.......his reteroic is so thick these days its hard to see

It's spelled rhetoric, you soft-shelled lame.

But it's good to see that you're following the evolution of your inbred nature of making fun of things you don't, can't and never will understand because you could never, ever be a part of them. That includes people of color. You can continue dreaming about hoping the women will think you're cute enough to fuck, though. Even you need dreams.

 

[Desert Amazon]

A few of the Marines I worked with in the US Embassy in the Netherlands had been stationed in Ghana. They loved the country and culture.

http://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/photo.day.php?ID=75294 (some of the foods)

I went through some of the menus and the food seemed similar to that served at this Ethiopian Restuarant that is very good.

From someone who has traveled a great to other countries with extremely different cultures than what is in the US, I recommend that you learn as much as possible prior to departure. Sometimes something that may be acceptable here in the US, such as a simple gesture, could be highly offensive in another country.

More: http://www.africaguide.com/country/ghana/culture.htm

PEOPLE

Ghanians come from six main ethnic groups: the Akan (Ashanti and Fanti), the Ewe, the Ga-Adangbe, the Mole-Dagbani, the Guan, and the Gurma.

Ashanti Tribe
The Ashanti tribe of the Akan are the largest tribe in Ghana and one of the few matrilineal societies in West Africa. Once renown for the splendour and wealth of their rulers, they are most famous today for their craft work, particularly their hand-carved stools and fertility dolls and their colourful kente cloth. Kente cloth is woven in bright, narrow strips with complex patterns; it's usually made from cotton and is always woven outdoors, exclusively by men.

The village is a social as well as an economic unit. Everyone participates in the major ceremonies, the most frequent of which are funeral celebrations which typically last several days. Attendance at funerals is normally expected from everyone in the village and expenditure on funerals is a substantial part of the household budget.

The Ashanti are noted for their expertise in a variety of specialized crafts. These include weaving, wood carving, ceramics, and metallurgy. Of these crafts, only pottery-making is primarily a female activity; the others are restricted to male specialists. Even in the case of pottery-making, only men are allowed to fashion pots or pipes representing anthropomorphic or zoomorphic figures.

All about Society-Twi-(Ashanti)


Ewé
The Ewé have over 600 deities to turn to in times of need. Many village celebrations and ceremonies take place in honour of one or more deities. Tehy also weave kente cloth, and their more geometrical patterns contain symbolic designs handed down through the ages.

The Ewe occupy southeastern Ghana and the southern parts of neighboring Togo and Benin. Most Ewe were farmers who kept some livestock, and there was some craft specialization. On the coast and immediately inland, fishing was important, and local variations in economic activities permitted a great deal of trade between one community and another, carried out chiefly by women


Fanti Tribe

The Fanti tribe are mainly located in the coastal areas of Ghana



Ga-Adangbe Tribe

The Ga-Adangbe people inhabit the Accra Plains. The Adangbe are found to the east, the Ga groups, to the west of the Accra coastlands. Although both languages are derived from a common proto-Ga-Adangbe ancestral language, modern Ga and Adangbe are mutually unintelligible. The modern Adangbe include the people of Shai, La, Ningo, Kpone, Osudoku, Krobo, Gbugble, and Ada, who speak different dialects. The Ga also include the Ga-Mashie groups occupying neighborhoods in the central part of Accra, and other Gaspeakers who migrated from Akwamu, Anecho in Togo, Akwapim, and surrounding areas.


Gaun Tribe
The Guan are believed to have begun to migrate from the Mossi region of modern Burkina around A.D. 1000. Moving gradually through the Volta valley in a southerly direction, they created settlements along the Black Volta, throughout the Afram Plains, in the Volta Gorge, and in the Akwapim Hills before moving farther south onto the coastal plains. Some scholars postulate that the wide distribution of the Guan suggests that they were the Neolithic population of the region. Later migrations by other groups such as the Akan, Ewe, and Ga-Adangbe into Guan-settled areas would then have led to the development of Guan-speaking enclaves along the Volta and within the coastal plains.

LANGUAGES

The major languages spoken are Twi, Fante, Ga, Hausa, Dagbani, Ewe and Nzema. English is the official language of Ghana.

The Ashante are part of the Akan tribes who speak various dialects of Twi. The language is very rich in proverbs, the use of which is taken to be a sign of wisdom. Euphemisms are very common, especially about events connected with death

 

[Faneros]

It's spelled rhetoric, you soft-shelled lame.

But it's good to see that you're following the evolution of your inbred nature of making fun of things you don't, can't and never will understand because you could never, ever be a part of them. That includes people of color. You can continue dreaming about hoping the women will think you're cute enough to fuck, though. Even you need dreams.

I live my dreams.....but thanks for reminding me, time to set new goals!

 

[shoulderblade]

Are people from Ghana called Ghanarians?

Sorry to disappoint but I think they are called Ghans. Pronounced as gones.

 

[huskie]

A few of the Marines I worked with in the US Embassy in the Netherlands had been stationed in Ghana. They loved the country and culture.

http://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/photo.day.php?ID=75294 (some of the foods)

I went through some of the menus and the food seemed similar to that served at this Ethiopian Restuarant that is very good.

From someone who has traveled a great to other countries with extremely different cultures than what is in the US, I recommend that you learn as much as possible prior to departure. Sometimes something that may be acceptable here in the US, such as a simple gesture, could be highly offensive in another country.

More: http://www.africaguide.com/country/ghana/culture.htm

PEOPLE

Ghanians come from six main ethnic groups: the Akan (Ashanti and Fanti), the Ewe, the Ga-Adangbe, the Mole-Dagbani, the Guan, and the Gurma.

Ashanti Tribe
The Ashanti tribe of the Akan are the largest tribe in Ghana and one of the few matrilineal societies in West Africa. Once renown for the splendour and wealth of their rulers, they are most famous today for their craft work, particularly their hand-carved stools and fertility dolls and their colourful kente cloth. Kente cloth is woven in bright, narrow strips with complex patterns; it's usually made from cotton and is always woven outdoors, exclusively by men.

The village is a social as well as an economic unit. Everyone participates in the major ceremonies, the most frequent of which are funeral celebrations which typically last several days. Attendance at funerals is normally expected from everyone in the village and expenditure on funerals is a substantial part of the household budget.

The Ashanti are noted for their expertise in a variety of specialized crafts. These include weaving, wood carving, ceramics, and metallurgy. Of these crafts, only pottery-making is primarily a female activity; the others are restricted to male specialists. Even in the case of pottery-making, only men are allowed to fashion pots or pipes representing anthropomorphic or zoomorphic figures.

All about Society-Twi-(Ashanti)


Ewé
The Ewé have over 600 deities to turn to in times of need. Many village celebrations and ceremonies take place in honour of one or more deities. Tehy also weave kente cloth, and their more geometrical patterns contain symbolic designs handed down through the ages.

The Ewe occupy southeastern Ghana and the southern parts of neighboring Togo and Benin. Most Ewe were farmers who kept some livestock, and there was some craft specialization. On the coast and immediately inland, fishing was important, and local variations in economic activities permitted a great deal of trade between one community and another, carried out chiefly by women


Fanti Tribe

The Fanti tribe are mainly located in the coastal areas of Ghana



Ga-Adangbe Tribe

The Ga-Adangbe people inhabit the Accra Plains. The Adangbe are found to the east, the Ga groups, to the west of the Accra coastlands. Although both languages are derived from a common proto-Ga-Adangbe ancestral language, modern Ga and Adangbe are mutually unintelligible. The modern Adangbe include the people of Shai, La, Ningo, Kpone, Osudoku, Krobo, Gbugble, and Ada, who speak different dialects. The Ga also include the Ga-Mashie groups occupying neighborhoods in the central part of Accra, and other Gaspeakers who migrated from Akwamu, Anecho in Togo, Akwapim, and surrounding areas.


Gaun Tribe
The Guan are believed to have begun to migrate from the Mossi region of modern Burkina around A.D. 1000. Moving gradually through the Volta valley in a southerly direction, they created settlements along the Black Volta, throughout the Afram Plains, in the Volta Gorge, and in the Akwapim Hills before moving farther south onto the coastal plains. Some scholars postulate that the wide distribution of the Guan suggests that they were the Neolithic population of the region. Later migrations by other groups such as the Akan, Ewe, and Ga-Adangbe into Guan-settled areas would then have led to the development of Guan-speaking enclaves along the Volta and within the coastal plains.

LANGUAGES

The major languages spoken are Twi, Fante, Ga, Hausa, Dagbani, Ewe and Nzema. English is the official language of Ghana.

The Ashante are part of the Akan tribes who speak various dialects of Twi. The language is very rich in proverbs, the use of which is taken to be a sign of wisdom. Euphemisms are very common, especially about events connected with death

Thank you.

But like I said....I'm going to work and am told there will be little time off. I do have to fend for my self where food is concerned.

 

[Gunner70]

Thank you.

But like I said....I'm going to work and am told there will be little time off. I do have to fend for my self where food is concerned.

Make sure you BOIL water before drinking or use water purification tabs if you are not sure of source of water OR if you are in the bush. Might be useful to buy a supply to take with you A good canteen for when you are working on site would be handy too as well as a good bush knife if not a knife a "Thread Saw"

 

[huskie]

Make sure you BOIL water before drinking or use water purification tabs if you are not sure of source of water OR if you are in the bush. Might be useful to buy a supply to take with you A good canteen for when you are working on site would be handy too as well as a good bush knife if not a knife a "Thread Saw"

Got that covered.... no problem.

We will need to talk, though. I'll pm ya when I know more about the finances and stuff.

 

[Gunner70]

Got that covered.... no problem.

We will need to talk, though. I'll pm ya when I know more about the finances and stuff.

Affirmative!!

 

[Ardeche]

Update

Mexican Cuisine ~ I've been told about one Mexican restaurant in Accra called Champs in The Paloma Arcade. I was told it was above decent but not fantastic.

Also about water, don't ever buy the water packaged in little plastic bags, often referred to as Pure Water, it's anything but. Go with Evian and Swan, as long as the seal hasn't been tampered with, it's okay. If you are ever really in doubt about the quality of water, your best bet is to buy a bottled drink (Coke, Fanta, etc).

 

[huskie]

Mexican Cuisine ~ I've been told about one Mexican restaurant in Accra called Champs in The Paloma Arcade. I was told it was above decent but not fantastic.

Also about water, don't ever buy the water packaged in little plastic bags, often referred to as Pure Water, it's anything but. Go with Evian and Swan, as long as the seal hasn't been tampered with, it's okay. If you are ever really in doubt about the quality of water, your best bet is to buy a bottled drink (Coke, Fanta, etc).

Do they have like a Wal mart there? I'm a redneck ya know and cant seem to shop anywhere else it seems?

I would like to purchase one of those water felter jug thingys...... it's just a pitcher type jug with a felter system on top. I'm figuring that'll help?

 

[Ardeche]

Do they have like a Wal mart there? I'm a redneck ya know and cant seem to shop anywhere else it seems?

I would like to purchase one of those water felter jug thingys...... it's just a pitcher type jug with a felter system on top. I'm figuring that'll help?

Haha. I hate to burst your bubble dear, but there is no Walmart or a close equivalent. Shops tend to be a lot smaller in size and a lot less well stocked than your average Walmart.
Yes. Definitely take one of those. Is the company setting you up with accomodation or have you got to fend to yourself?

 

[huskie]

Haha. I hate to burst your bubble dear, but there is no Walmart or a close equivalent. Shops tend to be a lot smaller in size and a lot less well stocked than your average Walmart.
Yes. Definitely take one of those. Is the company setting you up with accomodation or have you got to fend to yourself?

their takeing care of everything BUT food

 

[Ardeche]

their takeing care of everything BUT food

Don't fret, there will be department stores with supermarkets such as Melcom, but you just may have to go to the markets for some things. It shouldn't be that bad, but don't take my word for it. I've only ever been there on holidays and was catered to in hotels.

Evesdream might be a better person to ask about how the living situation is. My experience with Ghana has mostly been from a tourist point of view, I'm afraid.

 

[huskie]

Don't fret, there will be department stores with supermarkets such as Melcom, but you just may have to go to the markets for some things. It shouldn't be that bad, but don't take my word for it. I've only ever been there on holidays and was catered to in hotels.

Evesdream might be a better person to ask about how the living situation is. My experience with Ghana has mostly been from a tourist point of view, I'm afraid.

Spank you

 

[huskie]

Tomorrow my passport will be in hand and I'll be shipping out with in 2 weeks......and I'm ready go

 

[littleninja]

I spent a week there while the airline fucked me over. It was an overall enjoyable experience.... aside from the airline thing.

 

[huskie]

I spent a week there while the airline fucked me over. It was an overall enjoyable experience.... aside from the airline thing.

Sorry...I dont blame'm.....I'd just bent ya over and fuck ya too

 

[huskie]

Going through Customs.....

assuming I have to change flights in other countrys to get to Ghana....will I have to repeat the customs thing each time?

 

[littleninja]

Sorry...I dont blame'm.....I'd just bent ya over and fuck ya too

Ha..... ha...... ha......

That probably would have been far less stressful.