The traditional culture of the Ashantis of Ghana goes back hundreds of years but is still very much alive. A “durbar” called by the Ashanti king brings the whole people together for the first time in twenty-two years and shows that cultural identity can be a powerful force for unity in this country.
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ACMI Identifier
000167
Language
English
Subject categories
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Africa
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Ghana - Social life and customs
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)