 
Hello,
We
are children of the Freespirit Art Group from Moree in the Central Region of Ghana.
We would like to write something about our the most exciting
activities we have during the last year.
Last
August, during vacation, we went to camp at Duakwa to have a nice
time together. For most of us it was the first time we went outside
of Moree. It was fantastic and exciting to see lots of new things and
different people.
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 The
main event of Fetu Afaye is celebrated on the first Saturday of
September. On this day, a few hours long parade through the principal
streets of Cape Coast to Victoria Park takes place. There, the final
celebration is held Durban of chiefs brings together people from
across the globe where chiefs are carried in the palanquins and they
dance and demonstrate authority. The whole town was coloured in red
to signify that President Atta Mills has died. Chiefs were not
carried in their usual beautiful palanquins, but they walked through
the principal streets of Cape Coast to show respect for the late
President.
Before
the parade participants – the colourful groups, and the Chief of
Cape Coast - appear, our Freespirit team gives a performance. At
some point it is stopped by the appearance of police and an
honourable escort of the president - John Mahama. Ghana's head of
state, who passes through the square and says “hello” to the
people. This moment is exciting not only for the crowd, but also for
our kids.
Zmieniony ( Piątek, 01 Marzec 2013 16:43 )
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Banku
with palm soup, fufu, yam, souces filled with local spices.... The
cooking competition for the visually handicapped in Osten Garden is
one of the most interesting events of Fetu Afahye Festival. Our task
here is to attract the attention of passers-by by singing and dancing
to African rhythms which can be heard from the distance. We also try
to entertain them while they are waiting to get their food and to
hear the jury verdict on who is the winner of the competition. After
the performance, our children get warm thanks and a local dish of
banku. They eat and watch the cooks.
Zmieniony ( Piątek, 01 Marzec 2013 17:39 )
 
Ghana's
colourful festivals attract tourists from all over the world. One of
the biggest Festivals in Central Ghana - Fetu Afahye takes place
annually at the end of August and at the beginning of September. This
year traditional gold colour of the event has been changed to the
mourning colours of red and black due to the death of the president Atta Mills.
Parties including loud music and street events have been restricted
too. Opening of the Festival in Emintsimadze Palace was calm and
quiet, one just could hear our drums in the background.
Unfortunately, most of the invited guests did not show up. However,
among those who came, was the Queen Mother of Coast Cape who invited
our group to give the performance in Ghana. During the show our kids
wore traditional coloured clothes – kente and raffia skirts.
Afterwards, we were offered to give another performance during the
cooking competition. Kids were delighted with this opportunity.
Zmieniony ( Piątek, 01 Marzec 2013 17:39 )
 
Holiday
break in Ghana is very short. Some children in this time visit their
relatives, some go to see their parents in the places of their work
but the great majority stay in Moree. All of them are expected to do
chores to support their parents.
This
short holiday was a real treat for 19 lucky children! The children
faced tough criteria to qualify for the week-long holiday:
involvement in training, regular attendance, helping out in the
library, good grades and friendliness.
Zmieniony ( Piątek, 01 Marzec 2013 17:39 )
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After
a 6 year long battle for power, it seemed that the king of Moree
would be officially recognised and because of that the traditional
Abangye festival was going to be revived. The preparations began.
The
festival was supposed to begin on Saturday, the Freespirit Art Group
had a planned performance. However, on the day armed police
surrounded Moree. All celebrations were cancelled. Moree became
silent and the streets were empty.
Sunday
proved to be a better day. the police left Moree and celebrations
began. The Freespirit Art Group joined in.
That
night the group performed in the local ‘Cinema Centre’. The
Ghanaians enjoy noise and loud music. The cinema was absolutely full
and some people were turned away due to lack of space.
The
second day of the festival took place on the beach near the Moree
Beach Resort. The Art group got an invitation to perform there as
well. The beach was overcrowded and music was very loud, there were
stalls everywhere and as the tide was in there was very little room
on the beach. After performing a popular dance of azonto we left the
beach.
The
last day of the festival was held in a fishing area of Moree. There
were crowds but ithe event was calm and enjoyable, full of
traditional African fabrics and exotic traditional customs. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CzMbl8IoIuo
Zmieniony ( Piątek, 01 Marzec 2013 17:39 )
 
The
unexpected death of the President Atta Mills resulted in a change of the planned
events. Among others, the Panafest
festival was cancelled. After a week of
silence, the inhabitants of all the regions of Ghana paid tribute to
the deceased President in various street performances and
demonstrations.
The
day before we found out about the possibility for the Freespirit Art
Group to give a performance at the Art Centre and the National
Theatre in Accra. Quick action -
selection of representatives and, due to the time of exams, a visit
to schools in order to obtain permission.
Secondly, sewing the already designed and tailored costumes in
Ghanaian colours.
Two-hour
delay in the morning, traffic jam in Accra and a show for Ghana TV
makes it impossible for us to take part in all the planned events,
but participation in the TV program compensates for it.
Have
a look at the Freespirit Group dance on You Tube and photos on
Facebook, the Freespirit Foundation channel http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C2D-dOTPhPI
Zmieniony ( Piątek, 01 Marzec 2013 17:39 )
 
Forts
and castles of Ghana are architectural relics that were built in
XV-VII
century. The Art Group took part in a trip to Elmina and the main
purpose of this activity was sightseeing of the castle. Our guide
told us a very interesting story about the history of this place and
slavery. All children listened carefully to every single word about
their ancestors. At
first,
forts were built to protect the trade (gold, pepper and elephants’
bones - this part of the world used to be called the Golden Coast)
and all products imported from Europe. St. Jorge’s castle in Emina,
built by the Portuguese in 1482, is the oldest European castle in
Africa. In XVII century the Portuguese castle was overtaken by the
Dutch. During the next period the English, Swedish and Dutch were
fighting for castles and protection forts. The best preserved castles
which were used fort trading slaves till 1630 are St. Jorge’s
Castle in Elmina, Christiansborg in Akra and Cape Coast Castle in
Cape Coast.
Zmieniony ( Piątek, 01 Marzec 2013 17:38 )
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W naszych działaniach pragniemy inspirować do realizowania życiowych marzeń oraz pracy na rzecz wzajemnego poznawania, zbliżania, rozumienia i nawiązywania więzi między ludźmi różnorodnych kultur i tradycji. Każdego dnia i każdym małym krokiem możemy przyczyniać się do tego, by życie stawało się lepsze i szczęśliwsze.
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