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The remains of an ancient defence wall
are in Nalerigu, in the East Mamprusi
District. What is interesting about this
defence wall, which dates back to the
15thC, is not only that it was built by a
powerful Mamprusi Chief, but that the
wall was built with mortar of mud blood
and honey.
Salaga, where the wells that provided
water for bathing slaves for sale, still
stand together with the residences of
slave merchants, is a vivid reminder of
this barbaric trade in human beings.
The mythical stone, which compelled
the construction of a road to be diverted
because it could not be removed, is still
at Larabanga while a mystery tree with
the mark of horse hooves turned up and
down is in the Jaagbo grove, near
Tawak. Another mystery tree is in the
Regional Hospital ground in Tamale.
The most important traditional
festival in the region is the Damba,
a relic of Islam, which has lost its religious
origin of the celebration of the birthday of
Prophet Mohammed. The Damba
celebration is also a mix of music, dance,
excitement, horsemanship and regal
pageantry, at the climax of Naa Damba.
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Larabanga Mystery Stone
Why not try your hands on the Traditional
textile weaving in the North “Fugu”. It is
quiet a heavy traditional wear. The main
centers for its production are Yendi,
Gushegu and Tamale. In Doboya the only
Slave hole
economic activity is the “Fugu”. A visit
there would include a boat ride, fishing,
the chance to see salt mining, and a
bird sanctuary. Jakarayili and Kikuo in
Tamale are villages where giant pots
are made. The Lobi's in Bole District
produce exotic water pots and baskets.
Leather is produced in a traditional
tannery in Zongoni Tamale for all kinds
of leather by craftsmen around the
town. A visit to the central market in
Tamale will not be a bad idea at all, you
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get everything Northern there. The
Northern region is endowed with,
Hotels, schools, clinics, good roads,
electricity. Some of the hotels have
state of the art facilities, besides their
local delicacies are the familiar dishes
you may be used to. It may be your first
time of visiting the Northern Region
w h i c h w i l l m e a n c h a n g e o f
environment; it is advisable not to
travel with heavy clothing, lighter ones
will do, generally the place is very warm
and please do not forget your
repellants. Although the Northern
Region may not be as popular among
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tourists visiting Ghana, it should not be
overlooked when wanting to
experience everything Ghana has to
offer
. To get to the North there are several
STC and private buses that connect
Tamale to Accra and Kumasi on a daily
basis except Sundays either through
the Techiman and Kintampo route or
the road connecting Kumasi to Wa via
Wenchi and Bole.