Asante Traditional Buildings

Asante Traditional Buildings (ATBs) are the last remaining examples of the Asante civilization between the 16th-18th century. These vestiges of the Kingdom.....

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French Ambassador visits Asante Traditional Buildings.

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Celebration of #AfricanWorldHeritageDay at Ejisu Besease Asante Traditional Building World Heritage Site (Yaw Tano Shrine). Ten (10) schools were represented.
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The Asante Traditional Buildings is one of the @unescowhc in Ghana.

To the northeast of Kumasi, these are the last material remains of the great Asante civilization, which reached its high point in the 18th century.

Take a tour of the place.
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@oksberg @Noblekpocible @Ashanti_Kingdom You have a contrary set of facts. Let's have yours.

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Patakro ATB - one of Ghana’s listed heritage sites in danger  https://t.co/jTEr4Uzu2b

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"Sika Ky3"- Personal headgear for the Asantehene.

Last used by King Kofi Karikari and taken by the British in 1874. Housed at the British Museum in London.

📷: Museum of Asante History

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NANA YAA ASANTEWAA (1840-1921), THE WOMAN WHO FOUGHT MEN IN FRONT OF CANNONS. AFRICA’S GREATEST QUEEN OF ALL TIME. (Onyankonsroma aseni).

A paraphrase conversation when the British Governor, Sir Frederic Hodgson visited Kumasi.

A thread!

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A huge thank to the community guardian of this site for sharing with us their traditions & heritage Medasse to Amb. Akosua @annesophieave Ave #France for the presence & support through #Sankofaproject #1972Convention #Unite4Heritage #SDGs @UNinGhana
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@AlhajiTrinidad @annesophieave I agree, she is more Ghanaian than just a diplomat. We adore her for all the hard work and various impactful projects.

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Our 2022 Virtual Conference was a huge success, and it wouldn’t have been possible without our loyal sponsors, partners, keynote speakers, special guests, panelists and participants. @grampsmorgan, @andoh_adjoa & @HughQuarshie. We are thankful beyond words.

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We were very privileged to have a high profiled person like Prof. Bénédict Savoy at the Awukudae festival.

The Professor was appointed as consulting expert to French President Emmanuel Macron with view to the repatriation of African artefacts held in French state museums.

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Mr. Kingsley Ofosu Ntiamoah, Executive Director of the Ghana Museums and Monuments Board led the revival of Awukudae festival at the Abirem ATB and presented a Set of drums to the Custodians to help sustain the program.
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Mr Christopher Wetcher - @ChrisWetcher programmes officer at the UNESCO Ghana National Commission @unescoghnatcom explained the essence of the revival of Awukudae festival at the Abirem Subunu ATB.

We appreciate the Commission for all the support.
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Thanks to the Ambassador of France to Ghana - Madam Anne Sophie Ave @annesophieave, the state of conservation/preservation of both tangible and intangible elements of the Asante Traditional Buildings have been improved.

Thanks so much for all the support.

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It was a great honour to have the UNESCO Country Representative to Ghana - Mr. Abdourahame Diallo joined the Executive Director of GMMB and the Ambassador of France to Ghana for the commissioning of a set of Akom drums at the Abirem Subunu ATB during the Awukudae festival.

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The Ghana National Museum Gallery is opened to the public. Make it a point to pass by the newly renovated gallery. We’ve got amazing collections.
Visit the gallery with your friends & families and learn about our amazing culture and artefacts

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