GOLD: The Journey Continues is a new series building on some of the foundations of GOLD: A Journey with Idris Elba.
In this new series we visit the people that live and work around responsible gold mining operations.
We explore the positive impact a gold mine can have on individuals, communities and economies.
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The festival itself takes place in the city of Kumasi in modern-day Ghana. However, the day celebrates the Ashanti Kingdom which was built on the region’s vast gold reserves over 300 years ago.