BECOMING AN EXPLORER
CASE STUDY 3
Television Series: Off the Map: Ghana
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CASE STUDY 3
Television Series: Off the Map: Ghana
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In the 90's, I travelled with Thara Pillai to Ghana with two complimentary tickets from Ghana Airways (New York to Accra). On arrival, we partnered with Unglobe M&J Travel & Tours which provided a complementary guide and local transportation. Golden Tulip Hotel provide us with complimentary accommodation in Accra. Prior to departure, we completed thorough research on locations in Ghana we wish to film. Over a ten day period, we drove to the locations marked in red on the map below. Segments of the program -- Fetish Market, Boat Ride, Drum Lesson, Coffin Shop, Game, Carrying Baskets, Dance, Fishing, Rope Bridge, and Kids -- are linked to the approximate location where they were filmed. Post production took place in Canada.
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Final Program
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1 On arriving in Accra, Thara visits a fetish market and learns about the power of animal parts (Accra)
2 At a dress shop, she tries on a traditional African outfit. (Accra)
3 She visits a coffin shop where coffins are made to suit the profession of the deceased.
4 She enjoys a boat ride in the harbour.
5 While strolling down the beach, she takes a drum lesson from a local.
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12 Credit - Ghana Airways - Unglobe M&J Travel & Tours - Golden Tulip Hotel
11 Thara tries to carry a basket on her head like local women.
10 She visits a typical village and a voodoo priestess talk to gods on her behalf.
9 Thara plays games together with local kids.
8 She watches locals play a popular game.
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