Artistic Side of Accra

Get up close to the artistic side of Accra on this Urban Adventure that delves into the local industries that thrive within the community. Join a knowledgeable local guide in Old Accra and get acquainted with the manufacturing industry that is so very important to local community. Start in the historical town of Ga-Mashie and visit a local shoe maker that turns local leather (produced in the north) into footwear that lasts.
Next, spend some time in a traditional bakery, learning firsthand from a baker how crusty bread is created using a clay oven. Then, head to the harbour at Ngleshie (Jamestown) to see fishmongers in action. While here, watch the local fishermen cast and haul in nets, listen to their traditional songs, see them drag their boats in for the day and bargain for the catch – it’s a simple yet profound way to experience the true essence of Ghana’s coastal community. Next, find out how Accra’s scrap metal is recycled and given a new life at a local factory.
As Accra transitions into a modern, industrial city, much waste metal has been made available for use. Here, local factories turn scrap metal into everything from cooking pots to ornaments and art pieces. See this invaluable trade in action, and marvel at how one person’s trash can really be turned into another person’s treasure! Finally, see bronze and tin craftsmen hard at work and marvel at the talent and artistry that they possess. Finish the tour back in Old Accra, where this industrious Urban Adventure ends.