Whispering Rocks and Shrines of Tongo

Whispering rocks and Shrines of Tongo is found in Tengzug village, Ghana. The Rocks are famous for its arrangement where one rock comfortably sits on another. The rocks are also known for making strange whistling sounds in November and December of every year.[1][2][3]

History

The Tengzug Shrine was once a hideout for slaves evading their captors. Now, it is used more traditionally for religious animal sacrifices for good luck and to please the ancestors of the Talensis.[4][5]

Shrine

The shrine is considered to be a resting place for the ancestors of the people of Talensis hence tourists are supposed to remove their shirts before entering the shrine. Once inside, sacrifices are made to the gods.[6]

The Whispering Rocks

The rocks makes whistling sounds when hit by another stone during the Harmattan season in November and December.[7]

References

  1. ^ "Tongo Rocks and Tengzug Shrine: Where Rocks Whistle". Jetsanza.com. 2019-06-20. Retrieved 2019-09-28.
  2. ^ "Tourist Sites in Upper East Region of Ghana | Grassroot Tours". Grassroot Eco Tours. Retrieved 2019-09-28.
  3. ^ "Media urged to market tourists attractions in Upper East". BusinessGhana. Retrieved 2019-09-28.
  4. ^ "Tongo Rocks and Tengzug Shrine: Where Rocks Whistle". Jetsanza.com. 2019-06-20. Retrieved 2019-09-28.
  5. ^ "Tourist Sites in Upper East Region of Ghana | Grassroot Tours". Grassroot Eco Tours. Retrieved 2019-09-28.
  6. ^ "Tongo Rocks and Tengzug Shrine: Where Rocks Whistle". Jetsanza.com. 2019-06-20. Retrieved 2019-09-28.
  7. ^ "An Experience at the Tongo Whistling Rocks and Shrines, Ghana". Wander. Retrieved 2019-09-28.


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