Kumasi was founded in 1820 by King Osei Tutu. The city is the 2nd largest in Ghana and is the capital of the Ashanti Region, a land of ancient African royalty. The population of Kumasi is approximately 1.5 million people. The economy is based on agriculture, textiles, manufacturing and the mining of timber, gold and diamonds, and cocoa. Kumasi maintains 50% of the timber industry in Ghana. Due to its mining of large gold deposits, Kumasi has rapidly become one of the wealthiest cities in Ghana. The culture of Kumasi is rich in music and dancing. The drum is the primary instrument played in Kumasi and they have many different varieties. Colorful and intricate costumes add to the performance of the dancers and drummers Kente cloth is also produced in Kumasi. Kumasi became our Sister City in 1995.
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Last updated: 04/04/11 at 01:42 PM
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Males Place trip from Charlotte to Ghana features Kumasi
“A Taste of Ghana” food and fashion show at the Afro American Cultural Center Family Day celebration.
“A Taste of Ghana” food and fashion show at the Afro American Cultural Center Family Day celebration.
“A Taste of Ghana” food and fashion show at the Afro American Cultural Center Family Day celebration.
Presentation about Kumasi at the Main Library (part of the International Partnerships series).
Kumasi Committee members present to CMS middle school students studying African culture.
“A Taste of Ghana” food and fashion show at the Afro American Cultural Center Family Day celebration.
Fifty year Anniversary of Ghana - On March 6, 1957, Ghana became the first country in Africa south of the Sahara to gain independence from colonial rule. Year-long activities in Ghana marking the Golden Jubilee will focus on Ghana’s achievements and its numerous developmental opportunities. Local Ghanaians planned their own celebrations and Ahmad Daniels was asked to bring remarks at a March 31 event in recognition of Ghana’s independence. It is worth noting that 2007 also marks the 200th anniversary of the cessation of the United Kingdom’s role in the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade.
Kumasi Committee members present to CMS middle school students studying African culture.
“A Taste of Ghana” food and fashion show at the Afro American Cultural Center Family Day celebration.
The Ghana National Association of the Carolinas holds a 48th Independence Celebration in Charlotte that features cultural dancing, music, and films.
Christopher Boakye becomes the first resident of Kumasi to show his craft at the Southern Christmas Show. He makes macramé wall hangings and furnishings.
A six-member delegation visits from Kumasi to meet with businesses in the region.
The Kumasi Committee of Charlotte submits a proposal to combat the threat of AIDS in Kumasi to create an educational and preventive program.
Visit from a Kumasi group, including Osei Poku, Deputy Director of Administration of the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly.
A grant proposal to create improved interaction between Charlotte and Kumasi is submitted. The proposal includes youth and business development, as well as an artist exchange.
The city raises money for the Kumasi Children’s Home through various fundraisers, including a fashion show.
Charlotte and Kumasi participate in a medical exchange.
Aprella Bridges travels to Kumasi to learn about doing a medical exchange with the city.
Lukman Salifu, a member of the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly, visits Charlotte.
A group from Charlotte travels to Kumasi.
North Carolina State students from the School of Design study in Kumasi. N.C. State begins offering summer, semester, and yearlong study opportunities at the University of Ghana.
Writer John “Sly” Hutchinson visits from Kumasi.
The official mayor visit from Charlotte to Kumasi occurs.
A group travels to Kumasi for the Silver Jubilee Celebration.
The Sister Cities Agreement is signed. On hand to witness the signing of the agreement by Mayors Emmanuel Okyere and Richard Vinroot linking the two cities were Congressman Mel Watt and a delegation of 40 from the Charlotte area. The delegation was composed of congressional staff; family members; medical, business and educational representatives; and Sister City committee members.
The Sister Cities Committee asks city council to approve Kumasi as a sister city.
A task force is created to find an African sister city for Charlotte with support from Congressman Mel Watts.
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