Traditionally, Bolga baskets were used as colanders or strainers for separating millet (a type of cereal crop) and water from millet waste. Today, these colourful, hand-woven baskets are in high demand among buyers who appreciate the time and skill that goes into these items.12 Apr 2021
How long do Bolga baskets last?
3 to 5 days
How are Bolga baskets made?
1/ A wonderful weave: Bolga baskets are made by the intricate weaving of long 'straws' of dried elephant grass, bought by artisans in big bundles from markets. Through splitting, rolling, twisting and weaving, the baskets slowly come to life over 3 to 5 days in all shapes and sizes.
Which tribe is Bolgatanga?
Bolgatanga is the commercial centre of the Frafra people. Other important villages and towns include Bongo, Tongo, Zuarungu, Zoko, Zuarengu, Somburungu, and Pwalugu. It must be noted however that Tongo is the principal town of the Talensi people who are ethnically different from the Frafra.19 Jul 2020
What is the meaning of Bolgatanga?
Bolgatanga, colloquially known as Bolga, is a town and the capital of the Bolgatanga Municipal District and Upper East Region of Ghana, adjacent to the border with Burkina Faso. Bolgatanga has over 2012 settlement and a population of about 66,685 people. Bolgatanga is 161 km (about 100 miles) to the north of Tamale.
What language does Upper East speak?
The majority of languages spoken in the Upper East Region are also Oti-Volta ones and include Frafra-Nankani, Talni, Nabit and Kusaal.
How many languages are spoken in Upper East Region?
There are more than 8 languages and major dialects, including Gurune (frafra), Nankani, kassem, Taleni, Nadam, Kusal, Buili and Bisah.
How many districts are in Bolga?
The District Analytical Report for the Bolgatanga Municipality is one of the 216 district census reports aimed at making data available to planners and decision makers at the district level.
Which district is Bolga Soe?
Bolgatanga
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