Beyond the return: Ghana in December 2021
Venturexcapes Afrochella group trip package
So you are looking to visit Ghana this December? Here are our top 5 picks of things to do/ see to get the full ‘Beyond the return’ experience.
In 2019, Ghana successfully hosted The Year of Return, a year-long programme of activities to commemorate the 400th anniversary of the arrival of the first ever recorded enslaved Africans in the United States.
After the success of 2019 and the boost in tourism for Ghana, Beyond the Return was birthed. The Diaspora Initiative implemented by the Government of Ghana not only aims to promote tourism and home coming of Africans and Ghanaians in the diasporas but to foster economic relations and investments from the diaspora in Africa and Ghana.
If you are in Ghana this December, check out our Afrochella tour package which include these 5 activities and much more.
Pan- Africanism in Ghana
Pay a visit to historical sites such as Cape Coast and Elmina slave castle. These fortresses were the last memory slaves had of their homeland before being shipped off across the Atlantic, never to return again. You can also take part in an Accra city tour to see sites like Independence Square and Kwame Nkrumah memorial park, and experience the beauty, historic monuments and the great cultural heritage the city has to offer.
Independence square
2. Experience the warmth and culture of Ghana
Ghana is a country rich in history and culture. Take part in a number of cultural activities including traditional fabric making, Afrobeat dance class or Learn how chocolate is made!
3. Invest in Ghana
As part of the Beyond the return initiative, there are diverse investment opportunities open to travelers within Africa and the diaspora. Ghana, the fastest growing economy in the world in 2019 is an established business destination for investors with progressive government transparent regulations and a dynamic private sector ready for partnerships.
Diaspora Investment programs, Sankofa Savings accounts, and Diaspora's housing schemes are some of the opportunities available to ease the process of doing business for the diaspora.
4. Return back home- Diaspora pathways to Ghana
This initiative aims to ease the travelling experience for the diaspora travellers and make them feel at home in Ghana. It includes the adoption of legal and policy frameworks on visa acquisition (e-visa) and the institution of a diaspora visa. It will facilitate key diaspora pathway programs such as Citizenship programs, Educational and work exchanges, Residence, and work permits.
If you are considering moving to Ghana or spending time there for an extended period of time, check out these initiatives.
5. Celebrate- Afrochella!
Afrochella is a celebration Of Africa's Diverse Culture And The Vibrant Work Of African Creatives & Entrepreneurs. Previous Afrochella festivals has seen a large influx of African-American visitors including notable figures such as Boris Kodjoe, Steve Harvey and others.
Well, you have heard about it, now it is time to make sure you are a part of the experience. Join us this December as we celebrate the richness of African culture and history. Click here for more information
