This image portrays Black and African American women engaged in cooking activities within a rural village setting, in honor of International Women’s Day. The scene captures the essence of community and tradition, as the women work together around a traditional fire or stove, surrounded by the natural and communal backdrop of their village. It celebrates the women’s vital role in cultural practices and sustenance
| Destination: | Sierra Leone |
| Departure Airport: | Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) |
| Departure Date: | December 27th, 2024 |
| Departure Time: | 8:00 PM GMT |
| Arrival Airport: | Freetown International Airport (FNA) |
| Arrival Date: | December 27th, 2024 |
| Arrival Time: | 8:00 PM GMT |
| Return Date: | January 6th, 2025 |
| Return Time: | 8:00 PM GMT |
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Detailed schedule of activities from December 27th, 2024 to January 7th, 2025. We will be visiting multiple regions, cities, towns, villages and attractions while in Sierra Leone. This homecoming tour which will be executed by Fambul Tik consist of slavery, resistance, abolition and the Gullah connection to Sierra Leone. Many of these activities will be dealt with during this ten days tour that will go through in the North, South, East and West of Sierra Leone.
The first day is going to be the date when guests will depart from USA. Their landing airport is the Freetown International Airport Sierra Leone (FNA).
On this day, guests would land at the FNA Airport after a long trip from the USA. Some cultural and traditional activities would be performed to show case the cultures to the arriving guests.
Bunce Island is an heritage site where thousands of slaves were sailed to before being departed for their final destinations. There are so many historical significances to this site, visiting this island would be one of our main target for the tour.
There will not be any educational tour on this day, guests will be relief off, they would be taken to leisure areas such as beaches, entertainment places and some areas. Guests will use this time to rest.
we will visit there for tourists to have insights about weaving and other local souvenirs that are made by the local people. This is connected to the Gullah Geechee people in the upland areas in America that are making some of these things. Tourists can also buy them and witness a brief demonstration of how the villagers are producing their basketry.
This place is referred to as a place where slavery was resisted by the Limbas during slavery, it was used as a hide out for them not to be captured by any invader. Up till today, there are remains of Old Yagala that shows how the then residents built their stoned pitch houses, kings burial ground and other vital places. It is good for any heritage tourist to visit this place to know and see where slavery was resisted.
This Markit has been in operation for over many years now, it is important to visit this market to buy local souvenirs such as crafts, weaving products, traditional instruments and many more, tourists do visit this Markit to buy many of these items as souvenirs.
The Freetown tour is very important, there will be an exclusive tour within the Freetown municipality. All the key areas that have great history to Sierra Leone would be visited during the tour.
Senehun Golahun is a village found in the Southern District of Sierra Leone. This community has special connection to the Gullah Geechees of America.
Kenema is the district head quarter town in the Eastern Region, the Mende ethnic group has one of the most cultural activities when it comes to their dance, music, food, costume etc.
There would be another final casual tour in Bo after having hectic tours. gusts would also have the opportunity to visit some local markets where in they could buy any souvenir of their choice or to also have a view of the city. This will serve as therapy for guests to have a total energy before their departure.
No other educational or casual movement would be executed on this day, guests would be prepared to depart for the airport to USA.
