Kwahu refers to an area and group of people that live in Ghana, part of the Twi-speaking Akan group. The region has been dubbed Asaase Aban, or the Natural Fortress, in view of its position as the highest habitable elevation in the country. Kwahu lies in the Eastern Region of Ghana, on the west shore of Lake Volta. The region is shared with their fellow Akans: the Akyem and Akuapem, as well as the Adangbe-Krobos. A significant migrant population from the Northern and Volta Regions and some indigenous Guans from the bordering Oti and Brong East Regions live in the Afram Plains area. They work as traders, farm-hands, fisherfolk, and caretakers in the fertile waterfront 'melting pot'.
Tourist Attraction[edit]
- Bruku Shrine - Kwahu Tafo
- Oku Falls - Bokuruwa
- The Gaping Rock- Kotoso
- The Highest Habitable Point in Ghana - Abetifi
- Oworobong Water Falls - Oworobong
- Ramseyer Route - Abetifi
- The Padlock Rock - Akwasiho
- Nana Adjei Ampong Cave - Abene
- The Seat of Paramountcy - Abene.[
Festivals[edit]
Paragliding Festival[edit]
The Ghana Tourism Authority in an attempt to promote domestic tourism, launched the Kwahu Easter Paragliding Festival at Mpraeso in Kwahu in 2005.[4][5]This festival is an annual event which is held during every Easter in the month of April.[6][7]. During the event, seasoned pilots are invited to participate and thousands of people visit Odweano Mountain at Kwahu Atibie.[8][9]
Akwasidaekese Festival[edit]
This is celebrated annually as the last Akwasidae of the year. The festival provides the community to commune and communicate with their ancestors, take stock of their activities as a people, plan ahead of coming years and thank God for His protection and provision over the years.[10]
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