 Sunday * July 22 *
"Retrace the Captured/Enslaved Ancestors route to PANAFEST". Pilgrims arrive in Tamale Evening Reception
Monday * July 23 *
Visit to Paga and Navrongo historical sites. Nania Camps. Navrongo gravesites. Evening in Tamale: Reflections
Tuesday * July 24 *
Pilgrims visit Salaga and the famous "Enslaved Ancestors Market" Slave Market and Slave Camp History of Salaga by the Elders Evening in Bono Manso
Wednesday * July 25 *
Visit historic sites of the ancient Bono Kingdom . . The Martin Luther King, Marcus Garvey and Malcom X memorial Parks Enslaved sites. Pilgrims depart from Bono Manso for Kumasi .
Thursday * July 26 *
Visit City of Kumasi , the Capital of the Asante Kingdom . Visit Manhyia Asantehene's Palace. Learn the History of Asante Kingdom Depart Kumasi for Cape Coast/Elmina * "The Crossing and the Arrival" Pouring of Libation at the "Crossing" of the River Prah at Assin Praso. Brief stopover at Assin Manso-the enslaved market. "Arrive" at Cape Coast/Elmina where the kidnapped/enslaved were stored and shipped away.
Friday * July 27 *
Boat Ride from the Cape Coast Castle "Door of Return" to Elmina Castle/Dungeon. Reception by the Chief and Elders of Elmina in a traditional Akwaaba (Welcome) Ceremony.
Saturday * July 28 *
Grand Procession of Chiefs, Traditional Rulers & Queen Mothers, Eminent Personalities, Pan Africanists and artists in a royal display of pageantry.
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Sunday * July 29 *
Pan-African Scholars and Activist Conference Opening Ceremony
Monday * July 30 *
African Scholars and Activist Conference on Pan Africanism revisited / 21st Century Edition.
Tuesday * July 31 *
Conclusion of the Pan African Conference at Cape Coast University Reverential Evening: Candlelight vigil through the streets of Cape Coast to the Castle/Dungeon. Reverential Programme and Emancipation Day Midnite tribute to the Ancestors. Mfantsipim Junction (Starting point for the vigil) to Cape Coast Castle
Wednesday * August 1 *
Official Cerebration of Emancipation Day Programme. Grand Durbar of Regional Chiefs and Royals Wreath Laying and visit to the Sacred River to pour libation and spiritual bathing.
Thursday * August 2 *
"In Memory of Those Who Have Gone Before Healing Ceremony" Suggested Activities: Visit to Mankassim Posuban Shrine or Kakum National Forest .
Friday * August 3 *
Gala Closing - The Joseph Project: Ancient Joseph's (Heroes & Heroines) International Artistic Performance at Elmina Castles/Dungeons forecourt
Saturday August 4 *
Free Day to enjoy the Trade Fair Bazaar and/or transit of foreign guests to Accra who have weekend departures.
End of Programme
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Ghana Tourist Board Approved 