Volta Region

Sharing a border with Togo on the East, the Volta Region has it's Capital in Ho. The Volta Region is the Home of the Ewes who make up 13% of the nation's population.Along the Atlantic Ocean,the main occupation  is fishing at Towns and Villages like Keta,Kedzi,Afiadenyigba and Denu among others. In Keta, where there are so many low-lying lagoons from which Anchovies are fished, hence the name "Keta SchoolBoys"which is known all over Ghana.In other Coastal Villages like Agbozume,Akatsi,Abor and Sogakope,Kente Weaving is the traditional occupation of the people. The pattern in this Kente is unique and different from the Ashanti Kente.

Moving up north, in the Hohoe District is Mountain Afadjato,the Tallest in Ghana. If Mountain Hiking is your hobby,get your climbing gear ready for the Summit. Also there is Wli Waterfalls the tallest in West Africa. Still in Hohoe District,you can tour the Bremen German Missionary Church which was built in the 18th Century to convert the locals to Christianity.The Chapel has stood the test of time and is testimony to Century's past.Tafi Atome is a Monkey Sanctuary where nature lovers can see those primates in their natural environs. If you are an AquaAddict,cruising on the Volta River along Sogakope will satisfy your curiosity. For those who are Spiritually Hungary about other Religions other than their own,you can visit Nogukpo,PowerHouse of Vodoo (Traditional African Religion).The people of Nogukpo believe in God but worship him through ancestors and the practice of Rituals. After your visit, you realise there are unseen forces hovering in our Universe.

 A Cultural Gathering of Natives

Wli Water Falls

In Anloga during November, all Ewes from all over the nation and abroad come together to celebrate the "Hogbetsotso" Festival. This festival symbolises the Ewes' excape from their wicked ruler, King Agorkorli of Notsie in Togo to their present home. During the festival, libations are poured to give thanks to the Ancestors and ask for blessings. Many Rituals are performed during  this Festival.The Awumefia,King of the Anlos sits in full Royal Regalia and receives allegiance from his subchiefs. Could you believe the Anlos walked backwards during their escape to confuse the wicked king. Now that was smart, right!!

At Kete-Krachi, a town along the Volta Lake,you can go fishing in the evening when the sun is about to set. It is then that you see the marvelous beauty of nature. On your way from the Volta Region, Stop by Tefle, near Sogakope to collect some of the most beautifully designed Pottery wares in the world. There are so many, you might get a bit uneasy as to which to choose..