Parallel Culture In Ghana

                               Parallel Culture.

Parallel culture refers to the process whereby two culturally ways of doing thing things are adopted while only one can suffice.

                             Examples of parallel culture

 Outdooring and naming ceremony:

During outdooring and naming ceremonies, the traditional and Christian rites are preformed for the baby.

National events:

During national events such as independence day celebrations and festivals, traditional, Islamic and Christian prayers are said at the same function.

Marriage Rites:

The couple performing traditional marriage rites and later performing another Christian or Islamic marriage rites.

Funeral rites:

Traditional and Christian or Islamic rites are performed during funerals.

Translation of speech:

In many events including Christian church activities, English is used as a medium of communication and translated into various local languages such as Ga, Ewe, Twi and Fante.educationghblog.blogspot.com