- Ghanaians are generally very peace-loving people. In Ghana you will find and understand the true definition of hospitality.
- Public displays of affection between the sexes are unacceptable in the Ghanaian culture.
- You will not see a lot of white people in the streets, apart from in fancy hotels or at the airport.
- Greetings are very important for Ghanaians and to express it physically (wave, smile…).
- Using the left hand is a sign of disrespect and is unacceptable (such as eating with the left hand, waving with the left hand or shaking hands with the left hand).
- Akwaaba is always said when people arrive somewhere (welcome) and is answered by medase (thank you).
- Music dance and drama are three virtually inseparable media of emotional expression in the Ghanaian culture.
- The dances performed in Ghana usually have a storyline based on legends and folk tales.
- Ghanaians are very hospitable and will invite a visitor to share their meal during a visit. People normally cook more than the family number just to make some food available for any visitor who comes around.
- Ghanaian women carry their children on their back and different kind of loads on their heads.
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