Bonwire Village Tour: Explore the Origins of Kente and Unique Namimg Ceremony

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Embark on a captivating tour of Bonwire Village, the birthplace of Kente cloth. Discover the fascinating history and meaning behind the different types of Kente weaving. Experience a one-of-a-kind naming ceremony conducted by village chiefs and receive a certificate with your new African name.

Duration: 5 hours, 30 minutes

Cancellation: 24 hours

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Highlights

Bonwire Kente Weaving Centre - 1)Bonwire Village is a village where the famous Kente cloth was invented. Teach you how to weave it and its meaning.

Get your Akan Naming Ceremony done at Bonwire Palace,where the chief and its leaders pray for you and give you a traditional name with certificate attached.

What's Included

Bottled water
Naming Ceremony Certificate
In-vehicle air conditioning
All fees and/or taxes
Lunch

What's Not Included

Alcoholic Beverages
Dinner

Additional Information

Bonwire village is renowned as a tourist destination because it is the birthplace of the globally recognized Kente. They narrate the origin story and the significance of the kente. There are three distinct styles of Kente fabric;

Single Weaving
Double Weaving Triple Weaving
Please note: Each style has a unique weaving technique and significance….

Location

Bonwire Kente Weaving Centre

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Nomad46623221854

Mar 5, 2024

Fantastic Homecoming!!! - Words cannot describe my overall experience with our tour guide, King Kofi. He was extremely efficient, kind, knowledgeable, and generous with our multiple tours. He made us feel so welcomed as if we were family. I highly recommend him and his team with no reservations.

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221dalaynam

Oct 22, 2023

Ghana 2023 - Samuel and his team were AMAZING! Samuel was knowledgeable about the history of Ghana and surrounding areas, he was patient with our group of eight ladies (who loved to shop☺️), and most of all he treated us like family!!! Every place we toured, he provided us with added information so when we got to our specific places, all we had to do was connect the dots. I left with sooo much knowledge about the history and current lifestyles of Ghanaians. Thanks to Samuel, it was the greatest experience of my life. So, if you are looking for professionalism with a personal touch, Samuel and his team are the absolute best!!!

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677leighj

Oct 22, 2023

Trip of a Lifetime - Samuel is a great tour guide. His driver and photographer were great as well. He went above and beyond to accommodate our group. We visited four regions in Ghana and d writhing was top tier. We even visited with King Kofi’s family for dinner.

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Collectivec114

Oct 22, 2023

The Ancestors spoke to Me - From the first moment I landed to Ghana Samuel Kumah aka King Kofi was professional and attentive to our group . Samuel is very knowledgeable about his country and immersed us into it . I would go anywhere in America with his team . I loved my experience and have many memories to last me until I return to Ghana again .

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Q7464rnjackieo

Oct 22, 2023

Naming Ceremony - Best trip ever. Getting my African Name. The Waterfall..Riding the horses..AVT. Learning history at the Last Bath Ancestor River. WEB Du Bois home The Slave Castle in Cape Coast. To meeting new Brothers and Sisters .. surviving the Bridge Canopy and Shopping. I can go on an on but I will do it over again. Accra Ghana 🇬🇭 Africa Kumasi. Asante tribe Welcome us home!! was the most touching feeling ever. Thanks Samuel for going over an above you and your crew was the best

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186asiag

Jul 4, 2023

Beyond the Return Ghana 2023 - I visited Ghana for my very first time in June 2023. I arrived with a group of friends and was picked up from the airport by our magnificent tour guide Damuel Kofi. From the moment we met, I knew my experience on the continent was going to be amazing. Our week was packed full of educational activities, educational ventures, and our renaming ceremony in the village of Kumasi. This was an experience I could have only dreamed of. The natives were amazing, welcoming, and Kofi was amazing and educated us on most customs and rituals. The renaming ceremony has left a memory on my heart and soul that I will treasure forever. This is a must do when visiting Ghana and touring with Sam Kofi and Goldstar Premier. I definitely will return to Ghana and will only tour the Motherland with Samuel Kofi! He is my far the BEST TOUR GUIDE IN GHANA.

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Mobile11117448912

Jul 2, 2023

MEMORABLE MOMENTS IN THE MOTHERLAND!11 - KING KOFI (Samuel Kumah), IS THE GREATEST, PERSONALBE TOUR GUIDE EVER!!! NOTHING DID WE ASKED FOR, DID HE NOT COME THROUGH WITH. THE EDUCATION HE BESTOWED ON US REGARDING GHANA' AND OUR ANCESTORS WAS NOTHING SHORT OF AMAZING & MAKES ME EVEN MORE PROUD OF OUR HISTORY! WE SALUTE YOU KING KOFI!! THANK YOU FOR ASSISTING US IN MAKING MEMORABLE MOMENTS DURING OUR STAY IN THE MOTHERLAND! IF EVER YOU FIND YOURSELF IN GHANA, PLEASE REACH OUT TO HIM, YOU WON'T BE DISAPPOINTED! ~YOLANDA "SUGAR" BIBBS

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Jcgrays

Jun 28, 2023

History you need to know - W.E.B. Dubose Memorial House Assin Manso Slave River Site Cape Coast Castle (slave dungeons) Impact full. Informative. Soul stirring. Emotional. Excellent.

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Antoinette_j

Jun 23, 2023

Experience of a Lifetime - Our tour guide, Solomon and driver, Kwame were absolutely amazing! The level of attention, care, professionalism, and knowledge is unmatched. We arrived to Kumasi early in the morning, they picked us up from the airport, drove us to our AirBnB, stopped for breakfast, and then onto Bonwire. We didn't feel rushed and were able to take it all in. Due to my Multiple Sclerosis diagnosis I am heat-intolerant and cannot cool down my body. As soon as I mentioned that I was overheating, Kwame immediately escorted me to the van and turned on the AC, no questions asked. On to the experience: Bonwire - beautiful hands on (or feet-on) experience. Cocoa Farm - so informative and tasty. Naming Ceremony - emotional, informative, indescribable. This truly was the answer to our search for belonging as Afrikans in America. To experience this with our children (22 & 14) it was perfect and the professionalism of GoldStar Premier Touring Company was top notch. The owner, Mr. Samuel has trained the staff to uphold professional standards.

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Mrsrtreggie

Jun 14, 2023

Ghana 2023…why did it take me so long to visit Africa? King Kofi made the visit to Ghana an experience of a lifetime!!✊🏾 - From moment Samuel aka King Kofi greeted us at the airport, I knew he would be a tour guide like no other. He immediately embraced me and my wife and took us to meet our travel group. On the first day, while the women got their hair braided, King Kofi and I did some shopping and had lunch as brothers! Our group spent the next 7 days traveling from Accra , to Kumasi, Cape Coast and back to Accra. From the Naming ceremony, the last slave bath river, the dungeon castle, Kakum National Park, the boat ride and going to his hometown and even meeting his Mom and eating the fufu she made, he became more and more like family every day. It was definitely an unforgettable experience made great by Samuel, his sister Manuela, our fast and furious bus driver and the group of ladies we toured with. 10 out of 10, I’d do it again. King Kofi will start off as your guide but by the time you leave, he will be like family. ✊🏾💙

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