The Heritage Caravan on its second day paid homage to Ghana’s First President, Dr Kwame Nkrumah at the Kwame Nkrumah Museum in Nkroful.
The late Dr. Kwame Nkrumah was buried in his hometown Nkroful in the Western Region.
Oral tradition explains that Kwame Nkrumah asked to be buried at the same spot where he was born. This is the reason for his burial in the Nkroful town.
The second day of Heritage Caravan ended with a feastful bonfire, local music and karaoke night at the Maaha Beach Resort.
About Heritage Caravan
The Heritage Caravan is a week-long road trip, which takes participants on a tour to various regions in Ghana, with the aim of experiencing the rich culture, dynamic traditions, and historical excerpts of the Ghanaian heritage.
Since its inception in 2016, the Caravan has been to all regions of the country, visiting tour sites like the Mole National Park, the Military Museum in Ashanti Region, the Slave Memorial at Assin Manso, Elmina Castle, the Larabanga Mosque – one of Ghana’s architectural masterpieces, the village on stilts; Nzulezu, and the crocodile pond at Paga amongst others.
The Heritage Caravan, an initiative of Citi FM and Citi TV takes place in the month of March (Heritage Month). It is the final event that crowns the Heritage Month Series; a month-long exposition on the Ghanaian heritage, and historical antecedents.
2022 edition
This year’s trip began on Saturday, March 5, 2022, and will end on March 12.
A convoy of vehicles, including 3 STC buses, is chauffeuring patrons around places of interest in 13 regions in the country.
The 2022 edition is sponsored by Goil, Hollard, Malta Guinness, Voltic Mineral Water, Colgate and the Ghana Tourism Authority.