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Workshop and travelling in Ghana, July 2008

During the summer of 2008 you can participate in african dance and drumming workshop in Ghana, and join us on trips to exiting places.

Information meeting
There will be an information meeting about the Ghanatrip. Date will be announsed.

Ghana
Ghana is a country in West Africa. The country was declaired independent in 1957, beeing formally the British Colony known as the Gold Coast. The official language is english, but many local languages are also spoken. Getting to know the locals is easy, as the Ghanaians are known to be one of the most welcoming and hospital peoples in Africa.

Naba House
The guesthouse 'Naba House' is located in Teshie-Nungua, a suburb of capital city Accra. It is a 20 minute drive to the city center. The house is only 50 - 100 meters away from Coco Beach, one of the popular beaches in Accra. The guesthouse is also open for travellers not participating in the workshop.

Abu Adonaba
Abu Adonaba is a trained dancer and has a wide range of experience as a dance- and drumming instructor. He was raised with rythms and dancing, and he has danced both in private groups (Adam Naabi, Odehe Dance Company) and in the national Ghana Dance Ensemble. Abu has more than 12 years of experience as a dancing instructor for both African and European students. He lives in Bergen, Norway and gives classes in dance and drumming in and around the city. He now invites you to join his workshop in Ghana. Read more about Abu here.

Workshop
The workshop will last 4 weeks and will cater for beginners and more experienced partcipants. There will be instruction in traditional rythms, songs and dancing. The participants can choose to learn either of these, or even both. There will be classes led by Abu Adonaba and other professional dancers and drummers. Program (Monday - Thursday):
8.00 - 9.00: Breakfast
9.00 - 11.00: Dance/Drumming
12.00 : Lunch
16.00 - 18.00: Dance/Drumming
Some afternoons and evenings will be spent learning songs. The long weekends gives you the opportunity for field trips to various locations.

Sightseeing There is a lot to see and experience in Ghana, when it comes to meeting people and seeing new places. During the workshop there will be several organised escapades. Some of these are: *A visit to the old forts in Cape Coast and Elmina. *A trip to Kakum Nature Park, a natural resevate in the rainforest, where you can among other things enjoy a canopy-walk on hanging bridges from one three to another -50 meters over the ground. *A visit to Northern Ghana. Life in the north contrasts greatly to the lifestyle in the big Southern cities. People live in round mud/clay huts and sustain themselves by farming. There will be a visit to the village of Zaleringu where Abu grew up. *During the trip to Northern Ghana there will be a visit to the Mole Game Reserve, The wildlife national park.

Boarding and lodging
Naba House has five double guestrooms with access to showers and toilets. The windows are covered with insect nets, but we recommend taking a mosquito net for your bed. These can be bought at Norgesapoteket at Straume, phone 56 31 56 00 and the Vaccination Clinic in Kristiansand, phone 38 64 31 35, www.vaksineklinikken.com Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included. There will be both African and European dishes available.

Dates and Prices
The workshop lasts from 7th July until the 3rd of August 2008- It would be possible to participate for a shorter period of time, for instance one, two or three weeks. The price for the entire workshop (four weeks) is 6.700.-NOK (6.300.- for students), while the weekly price is 1.800.-NOK (1.700.- for students). The price covers room, board and classes. Transport expences or overnight stays during the sightseeing is not included. When signing up a deposit of 1000.-NOK will be requisted. The deposit will not be refunded if cancellations are made later than the May 1st 2008.

Climate Ghana has a tropical climate and there are clear wet and dry seasons. During the dry season the average temperature in the south is 33 degrees celcius. During the raining season the temperature averages 25 degrees during the day and 20 degrees at night. Even during the raining season in July it doesn't rain often, perhaps a couple of hours once a week, or ever 14th day. July is a good time to travel there without enduring the intense heat.

Visas and vaccines
A visa is required when travelling to Ghana. Contact the Ghanaian Embassy, Egebjerg Allé 13, 2900 Hellerup, Denmark. Phone number +45 - 3962 8222. Yellow fever vaccinations are obligatory when travelling to Ghana. Malaria profylax and gammaglobulin are the most common vaccines. For more information about vaccines you can contact Informasjonsforebyggende Kontor in Bergen, phone number 55 57 78 00, or contact your local vaccination clinic. The vaccination clinic in Kristiansand can also provide information, Phone number 38 04 31 35, www.vaksineklinikken.com

Planes
Several travel agencies offer trips to Ghana, among the m KLM, Lufthansa, British Airways and Ghana Airways. The lowest prices are between 8.500 - 9.500 NOK. It is a good idea to book early to get the most reasonable tickets.

Contact us
Please contact us if you have any questions, or wish to join the workshop.

Marianne and Abu Adonaba
Vilhelm Bjerknes vei 72
5081 Bergen
Phone 55 28 53 10
Mobile 916 84 519
E-mail: abu@adonaba.com