Tour Itinerary:
Day 1, Sunday, July 22:
"The Journey Begins"
Pilgrimage to the Northern Sector
"Retrace the Captured/Enslaved Ancestors route to Panafest".
Pilgrims arrive in Tamale Evening Reception.
Day 2, Monday, July 23:
"The Pilgrimage"
Tamale - Paga - Navrongo
Visit to Paga and Navrongo historical sites. Nania Camps. Navrongo gravesites. Evening in Tamale: Reflections
Day 3, Tuesday, July 24:
"The Pilgrimage" continues
Tamale - Salaga
Pilgrims visit Salaga and the famous "Enslaved Ancestors Market" Slave Market and Slave Camp History of Salaga by the Elders Evening in Bono Manso
Day 4, Wednesday, July 25:
"The Pilgrimage" continues
Bono Manso - Techiman - Kumasi
Visit historic sites of the ancient Bono Kingdom. The Martin Luther King, Marcus Garvey and Malcom X memorial Parks Enslaved sites. Pilgrims depart from Bono Manso for Kumasi .
Day 5, Thursday, July 26:
"The Royal Return"
Kumasi - Assin Praso
Cape Coast / Elmina
Visit City of Kumasi , the Capital of the Asante Kingdom . Visit Manhyia Asantehene's Palace. Learn the History of Asante Kingdom Depart Kumasi for Cape Coast/Elmina * "The Crossing and the Arrival" Pouring of Libation at the "Crossing" of the River Prah at Assin Praso. Brief stopover at Assin Manso-the enslaved market. "Arrive" at Cape Coast/Elmina where the kidnapped/enslaved were stored and shipped away.
Day 6, Friday, July 27:
"The Return Journey" and Akwaaba Ceremony
Cape Coast - Elmina
Boat Ride from the Cape Coast Castle "Door of Return" to Elmina Castle/Dungeon. Reception by the Chief and Elders of Elmina in a traditional Akwaaba (Welcome) Ceremony.
Day 7, Saturday, July 28:
Grand Durbar & Panafest Official Opening Ceremony
Cape Coast
Grand Procession of Chiefs, Traditional Rulers & Queen Mothers, Eminent Personalities, Pan Africanists and artists in a royal display of pageantry.
Day 8, Sunday, July 29:
Opening of the "Pan African Conference"
Cape Coast University
Pan-African Scholars and Activist Conference Opening Ceremony
Day 9, Monday, July 30:
"Pan African Conference" continues
Cape Coast University
African Scholars and Activist Conference on Pan Africanism revisited / 21st Century Edition.
Day 10, Tuesday, July 31:
"Pan African Conference"
Evening Reverential Ceremony and Vigil
Conclusion of the Pan African Conference at Cape Coast University Reverential Evening: Candlelight vigil through the streets of Cape Coast to the Castle/Dungeon. Reverential Programme and Emancipation Day Midnite tribute to the Ancestors. Mfantsipim Junction (Starting point for the vigil) to Cape Coast Castle
Day 11, Wednesday, August 1:
Emancipation Day - Assin Manso
Official Cerebration of Emancipation Day Programme. Grand Durbar of Regional Chiefs and Royals Wreath Laying and visit to the Sacred River to pour libation and spiritual bathing.
Day 12, Thursday, August 2:
"Healing Ceremony" and Open Day
"In Memory of Those Who Have Gone Before Healing Ceremony" Suggested Activities: Visit to Mankassim Posuban Shrine or Kakum National Forest.
Day 13, Friday, August 3:
Closing Gala and the "Joseph Awards" Cape Coast / Elmina
Gala Closing - The Joseph Project: Ancient Joseph's (Heroes & Heroines) International Artistic Performance at Elmina Castles/Dungeons forecourt
Day 14, Saturday, August 4:
Free Day or Transit Day to Accra
Free Day to enjoy the Trade Fair Bazaar and/or transit of foreign guests to Accra who have weekend departures.
End of Program.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
The price are matter to change!
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Africa
Ghana
Cultural Journey
Archeology/History
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