From their beautiful sceneries to the rich cultural heritage and the welcoming spirit of the people of the Volta, these stand as some of the reasons why one must visit the Volta Region.
Pulse.com.gh brings toĀ youĀ 5 thingsĀ thatĀ wouldĀ makeĀ youĀ love the Volta Region.
1. MountAfadja
MountainĀ Afaja isĀ Ā one of the highest mountain in Ghana.Ā The mountain is located in the Agumatsa RangeĀ in the Volta Region of Ghana at the border with Togo. 'Afadja' is the name of the mountain whereas 'to' in the Ewe dialect means mountain so it is most refered to asĀ 'Afadjato' by the indigenes. ThisĀ mountainĀ attractsĀ lotsĀ of touristĀ all aroundĀ theĀ globeĀ toĀ theĀ place.
2.WliWaterfalls
One of nature's wonders stands tallĀ inside a semi-deciduous forest of the Volta Region and thatĀ isĀ theĀ WliĀ Water, the tallest waterfall in West Africa. ItĀ measures about 143 meters from the upper fall to the plunge pool below it. Its height, beauty and cool environment beat every imagination. It is a natural attraction every tourist will desire to visit.
3.TheHogbetsotsofestival
ThisĀ is celebrated by the chiefs and people of Anloga in the Volta region of Ghana The festival is celebrated annually on the first Saturday in the month of November. The celebration of the festival was instituted about four decades ago. DuringĀ thisĀ periodĀ theyĀ showĀ theĀ richĀ cultureĀ of theĀ Volta Region.
4. Volta Regional Museum
The Volta Regional Museum is located in the Capital,Ho. The Ā building was used as theĀ Office of the Regional House of Chiefs.
They include the Chair of State of the last colonial German governor of the Volta Region, local paintings, woodcraft and potter, Volta Region Kente designs, masks, chiefsā stools, swords, and displays on Asante fetish shrines.`