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Greetings and welcome to my blog page

'BACK TO OUR ROOTS.

I am a proud Ghanaian who was blessed with the name Naa Dzamah Pobee, but my friends call me Sister E.

This is a platform dedicated to grass-roots origins inspired by Culture and Traditions, Holistic Well-being, Mother Earth, Soul & Spirituality. We have gained knowledge and wisdom, but if it is not shared, then where is the love -

So 'BACK TO OUR ROOTS' was born.

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Benin Festival
January 17, 2020
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2020 Vision
January 5, 2020
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Highlights of 2019
January 1, 2020
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Afrochella
December 30, 2019
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Dis Be Ghana
November 29, 2019

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The Vodun Festival takes place every January in Ouidah, Benin. It's a celebration of voodooism, religion and cult.
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Zangbeto is a Fon spirit covered in grass attire called Zanho (the house of night), a term used to mean 'guardians of the night'. .
The continuous spinning and shuffling movement represent spiritual cleansing of the village. Believed to also perform acts of magic whilst in a trance.
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Whilst watching there is some curiosity, but seeing the villages bewildered is entertaining also.
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#benin #voodoo #ouidah #festival #zangbeto #spiritualawakening #togo #nigeria #brazil #haiti #africa #culture #backtoourroots #thecalabashhub

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Many people in January make New Years resolution, but I prefer to make mine via a Vision Board.
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Making a Vsion Board is the easiest and fun task of a goal. Take small steps, dont be afraid to ask for directions as the road can be a long or lonely journey. .

My 2020 Vision represents Discovery in the form of travel whether local or around the African continent. What should I add to bucket list?
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Can you touch, taste, smell and see your Vision?
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#2020vision #dream #january
#visionboard #newyear #resolutions #discovery #beyondyearofreturn #backtoourroots #thecalabashhub

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Dis Be Ghana.
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On reflection day we each anonymously wrote a statement of our overall Ghana experience - suggested by guest Kim Sheldon. Back in the UK she organised them into a poem called 'SEE GHANA'. But with a Dis Be Ghana twist.
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When unable to answer a query our response was - 'Dis Be Ghana'. Made us smile and we kept it moving.

Do you use a phrase to explain the unexplainable?

Enjoy the poem - SEE GHANA. .
#seeghana #disbeghana #ghanalife #africa #beautiful #poem #yearofreturn #backtoourroots #thecalabashhub

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Ghana Cultural Experience: Day 11 – REFLECTION.
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They came, saw and conquered 11 days around several regions of Ghana. On the last day we reflected on the many laughs, tears, experiences, culture, delights, travels and discovery
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But the journey continues – I did not say goodbye – I said farewell, go and come. .
#reflection #discovery #ghanalife #ghana #africa #yearofreturn #sankofa #diaspora #backtoourroots #thecalabashhub

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Ghana Cultural Experience 2019: Day 10 - SIP & PAINT
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An exciting workshop to express their journey/experience in art form painting a Calabash bowl - whilst sipping on fresh pineapple juice and Sobolo. (A drink made from Sorrel leaves).
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I have always wanted to run a Sip & Paint workshop. It was fun in the sun and I was impressed with the finished artwork. .
#sipandpaint #artist #painting #calabash #sobolo #ghana #diaspora #journey #backtoourroots #thecalabashhub

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Ghana Cultural Experience 2019: Day 9 – CHILLIN
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What more can you ask for on a Sunday afternoon - on a nice boat cruising down the Volta Lake relaxing to cool music, scenic views, cold drinks and great company
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We took the boat from Royal Senchi in Akosombo but mostly preferred to chop lunch at Afrikiko Riverfront Resort – a regular annual spot.
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Did you know the Volta Lake is the largest by surface area - manmade reservoir in the world.

#volta
#relax #wellbeing #Akosombo #Easternregion #ghana #africa #royalsenchi #afrikiko #backtoourroots #thecalabashhub

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Ghana Cultural Experience 2019: Day 8
FORWARD EVER BACKWARD NEVER.
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If you have not read any of Dr Kwame Nkrumah books then a visit to the Mausoleum park in Accra is a must.
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Forward Ever, Backward Never - CPP political campaign slogan which I have used many times
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Do you have a slogan/motto?

ABURI BOTANICAL GARDENS.
We thereafter took a 80min drive to Aburi Botanical Gardens. I am always intrigued by being surrounded by natures pleasures and learning about medicinal benefits.
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Whats in your first aid kit?
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#kwamenkrumah #panafrican #ghana
#accra #aburi #botanicalgardens #mountains #medicine

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Ghana Cultural Experience 2019: Day 7 – OKURASE VILLAGE
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Okurase in Ghana is a rural village that I’ve visited since 2011 seeing developments via Project Okurase. We stopped by a junior high school to interact with pupils, donate stationary and sanitary wear.
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Known for making drums we of course had a drum and dance workshop and ended the night with a cultural performance from local youth group.

Does the spirit of drum beats make you dance?
#okurase #village #ghana #africa #culture #drumming #dance #school #donation #backtoourroots #thecalabashhub

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Ghana Cultural Experience Day 6 – COOKING
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Heavy rain would not stop our cookery lesson. Guests learnt about the ingredients, benefits, local names, preparation to make palm nut soup.
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The hardest being pounding the nuts in a mortar until fibres became loose. Our teacher informed us households would be able to tell if soup was made fresh.
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A late lunch but well worth the effort and wait.

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#palmtrees
#cooking #asanka #ghana #diaspora #vegetarian #backtoourroots #thecalabashhub

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