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Nims

I have not been on the forum in ages. So how  it all going? I  now been in  Accra  for over six months and their a big difference living here and  coming on holiday here, dont you  all think?
What things do you like and dislike about Ghana?
What cultural difference do you just not get?

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nyhoi

I was actually born in Ghana (mixed race), but left in 1984. In between 1984 and 2009, i was visiting Accra on holiday (maximum 2weeks at one particular time).  Earlier this year i decided on relocating to Accra.  Having lived and worked in UK, Germany and Netherlands..Indeed, there is a huge dfference in everything.  The first couple of months were the most difficult for me, trying to adjust.  We are so spoilt in the western world, i must admit.  A typical example is myself- i couldn´t live without technology- namely internet!! And in Ghana, a basic thing like electricity is not in place.  Well, sometimes it makes you appreciate life in general or look at life in a different perspective.  All that said there are so many things that can be irritating and of course nice things too.  There is one cultural difference i don´t get and rather annoying.  The Ga´s celebrate a particular festival (can´t remember exact month) but during this period noone is allowed to play music.  I mean all due respect to the Ga´s and that festival but shouldn´t that apply only to the Ga´s? Why should i stop playing my music?  have nothing to do with them.  And this goes on for a whole month (if i´m right).  This does my head in!!

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