In a world that constantly evolves, it’s crucial to remember the stories of the past—particularly the painful ones that shaped our present. As part of Destination Ghana’s 2022 tour series, BLACK FOOTPRINTS: Walking in the Footsteps of the Slave Ancestors offers an emotional and immersive journey into one of the darkest chapters of human history.
This tour, which begins in September 2022, is a journey of discovery from the northern top of Ghana to the southern coastal castles that bear witness to the brutal history of the transatlantic slave trade. A highlight of the tour is the Elmina Slave Castle, a place where countless men, women, and children endured unimaginable suffering before being shipped off to an uncertain fate, never to return again.
A short but profoundly emotional video captures the pain and suffering experienced by the enslaved Africans held at the Elmina Slave Castle. Visitors to the castle will walk through its doors and corridors, tracing the steps of their ancestors, whose lives were marked by torment and sacrifice. As the video unfolds, it invites viewers to feel the anguish and despair that filled these walls—a reminder of the cruelty that took place in these very spaces.
This tour not only honors the memory of the millions who endured this horrific journey but also provides a chance for reflection on the impact of this history on today’s world. It’s an experience of understanding and empathy, shedding light on the resilience of those who survived and the deep scars left behind.
As you embark on this emotional and educational journey, you’ll witness the legacy of the slave trade, not just through the sites, but through the stories told by knowledgeable guides and the silent echoes of the past that still linger. BLACK FOOTPRINTS is not only a tour but a pilgrimage to honor the ancestors who endured unspeakable pain and whose lives contributed to shaping the world as we know it today.
For inquiries and reservations, please contact us today and walk in the footsteps of those whose legacy should never be forgotten.
ZoxPress Staff
January 24, 2020 at 4:24 pm
Nulla pariatur. Excepteur sint occaecat cupidatat non proident, sunt in culpa qui officia deserunt mollit anim id est laborum.
ZoxPress Staff
January 24, 2020 at 4:24 pm
Nulla pariatur. Excepteur sint occaecat cupidatat non proident, sunt in culpa qui officia deserunt mollit anim id est laborum.
ZoxPress Staff
January 24, 2020 at 4:35 pm
Sed ut perspiciatis unde omnis iste natus error sit voluptatem accusantium doloremque laudantium
toni
May 6, 2020 at 10:16 pm
Hola
Ale
August 20, 2020 at 11:05 pm
Hi