So happy to be Ghanaian

As mentioned before, Ghana is very family oriented. A household may include multiple generations and the families of multiple siblings. Even those who move away often don't move far enough to really leave the extended family. But there are those adventuresome few - or those who just believe they may find their fortune elsewhere - who do venture well beyond the nest. There is even a cottage industry of small companies that will help people through the process o f entering the lottery for a Visa to the U.S.

However, I met a family yesterday who was so happy to be Ghanaian they couldn't stop talking about it. They certainly had no desire to go the U.S. and, in fact, thought the whole American way of life was totally barbaric and overdone.

The funny thing is, this family wasn't even really traditional by Ghanaian standards. No aunts, uncles, grandparents, cousins, or other extended family members around at all. There was just a mom, a dad, and two kids. Actually, sounds pretty American, doesn't it? But is wasn't. It was a 100% Ghanaian, born and bred, yada yada yada.

So, since I like to share those things I discover in Ghana that are either uniquely Ghanaian or that are particularly interesting, I thought you'd like to meet this family that has no interest in America at all and is just as happy to be Ghanaian as they can possibly be. Here they are:

Happy Thanksgiving (aka Turkey Day!)

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