https://padlet.com/paappah/x8jsnhp770vv Conversations in Diversity en-us 2019-02-12 14:52:59 UTC 2019-02-21 22:43:18 UTC hello@padlet.com paappah https://padlet.com/paappah/x8jsnhp770vv/wish/330362516 English is the official language of Ghana which is partly because it was a colony of Great Britain and because there are a multitude of different languages and dialects in Ghana. Twi, which is an Akan dialect is spoken by almost half of the population]]> 2019-02-12 15:01:36 UTC https://padlet.com/paappah/x8jsnhp770vv/wish/330362516 paappah https://padlet.com/paappah/x8jsnhp770vv/wish/330817599 More than 71% of the Ghanaian population is apart of on of the several Christian churches. The Islamic religion is practiced by 17% of the population. Traditional African beliefs are also still practiced. These practices involve ancestor veneration, witches, wizards, demons, and other supernatural phenomenon known as juju. ]]> 2019-02-13 14:36:32 UTC https://padlet.com/paappah/x8jsnhp770vv/wish/330817599 paappah https://padlet.com/paappah/x8jsnhp770vv/wish/330821529 Here is Ghanaian man in traditional clothing. Most likely at a ceremonial event. The long cloth that is wrapped around his body is specific to men in the southern region of Ghana.]]> 2019-02-13 14:43:02 UTC https://padlet.com/paappah/x8jsnhp770vv/wish/330821529 paappah https://padlet.com/paappah/x8jsnhp770vv/wish/330823574 Here is Ghanaian woman wearing a Kente cloth head wrap. Head wraps are commonly worn by woman. Kente is a bold colored cloth that originates from Asante culture.]]> 2019-02-13 14:46:39 UTC https://padlet.com/paappah/x8jsnhp770vv/wish/330823574 paappah https://padlet.com/paappah/x8jsnhp770vv/wish/331736922 The act of greeting another person in Ghana is a very important more. To ignore a greeting or to fail to greet someone is a serious offense to most Ghanaian people. Before starting a conversation a general greeting such as "Good morning" or "How are you?" is imperative. The twi word for "How are you?” is Ete sen. ]]> 2019-02-15 14:23:10 UTC https://padlet.com/paappah/x8jsnhp770vv/wish/331736922 paappah https://padlet.com/paappah/x8jsnhp770vv/wish/332719090 Courtesy is very important. Gesturing, eating, or passing objects with the left hand is consisted impolite. Knocking hands together, palms up, with hands close to the body can mean “please".]]> 2019-02-19 15:06:13 UTC https://padlet.com/paappah/x8jsnhp770vv/wish/332719090 paappah https://padlet.com/paappah/x8jsnhp770vv/wish/333622523 The Ghanaian diet consists mainly of yams, cassava, milet, maize, beans, and rice. In the south a typical dish is fufu which is combination of plantain and cassava mashed together to form a dough-like meal. It is usually served with soup and some form of meat. Most Ghanaian meals are served with some sort of sauce or soup containing peppers. Below is photo of fufu served in pepper soup, okra and goat meat.]]> 2019-02-21 13:58:07 UTC https://padlet.com/paappah/x8jsnhp770vv/wish/333622523 paappah https://padlet.com/paappah/x8jsnhp770vv/wish/333626003 Extended families of three or even four generations live in the same household. It is not uncommon for several members of an extended family living on one compound with each nuclear family having their own house. Children take on household responsibility at a very young age. Younger children may wash dishes or do laundry while older children fetch water from nearby wells. Older family members are highly respected and hold lots of weight when it comes to making family decisions.]]> 2019-02-21 14:05:17 UTC https://padlet.com/paappah/x8jsnhp770vv/wish/333626003 paappah https://padlet.com/paappah/x8jsnhp770vv/wish/333626073 Dance music known as highlife is popular in Ghana as well as other parts of Africa. The music itself is influenced by jazz and other western forms of music. Highlife bands generally use guitars and horns when playing for crowds. In recent years, hiplife has become more prominent with younger generations. It is a mix of highlife beats and Western hip-hop music. A popular hiplife artist is Ebony. Below is one of her more popular hits Hustle. ]]> 2019-02-21 14:05:25 UTC https://padlet.com/paappah/x8jsnhp770vv/wish/333626073 paappah https://padlet.com/paappah/x8jsnhp770vv/wish/333626142 In traditional Ghanaian culture arranged marriages are widely practiced. a young man may ask the father of young woman for her hand in marriage. The young man and his father often bring gifts which include alcoholic beverages or expensive fabrics. In the past the father of the young woman would accept or deny the man without any say of the daughter. This practice has dwindled in recent years. The daughters generally do have a say in the matter. During the actual wedding ceremony the men of both families debate over a proper "bride price" this can include money, food goods, clothing etc. Once agreed upon the wedding proceeds.]]> 2019-02-21 14:05:34 UTC https://padlet.com/paappah/x8jsnhp770vv/wish/333626142 paappah https://padlet.com/paappah/x8jsnhp770vv/wish/333637805 Ghanaian textiles such has kente cloth and ntoma are considered the most beautiful in Africa. There are also wood carvers that create very intricate designs. There also many talented painters in Ghana that display their works at local art centers.]]> 2019-02-21 14:26:57 UTC https://padlet.com/paappah/x8jsnhp770vv/wish/333637805 paappah https://padlet.com/paappah/x8jsnhp770vv/wish/333644788 The Kakum National Forest is located in the southern region of Ghana. It is a popular tourist attraction that makes for a great day hike and features breath taking views. Especially from the wooden walkways that soar about 100 feet in the air.]]> 2019-02-21 14:38:01 UTC https://padlet.com/paappah/x8jsnhp770vv/wish/333644788 paappah https://padlet.com/paappah/x8jsnhp770vv/wish/333648066 The Cape Coast Castle was built by the Portuguese as a fortress to harbor captured slaves during the Atlantic slave trade. It also served to house Captains and their families as well as a defense against enemy ships.]]> 2019-02-21 14:43:28 UTC https://padlet.com/paappah/x8jsnhp770vv/wish/333648066 paappah https://padlet.com/paappah/x8jsnhp770vv/wish/333651206 Here is an article that further describes Ghanaian culture. It focuses on the festivals, ceremonies, and traditions of the Ghanaian people. ]]> 2019-02-21 14:48:11 UTC https://padlet.com/paappah/x8jsnhp770vv/wish/333651206 paappah https://padlet.com/paappah/x8jsnhp770vv/wish/333662637 2019-02-21 15:07:02 UTC https://padlet.com/paappah/x8jsnhp770vv/wish/333662637