Every Easter weekend, thousands of people from around the world flock to the quiet Ghanaian towns of Kwahu and Atibie for a paragliding festival and Easter carnival that residents hope may establish the West African nation as a hub for extreme sports. This year marked the festival's return to its annual schedule after the COVID-19 pandemic forced organisers to postpone the last two years' events. A festival assistant watches as paragliders fly with passengers during the annual Easter paragliding festival in Kwahu-Atibie, Ghana April 15, 2022. REUTERS/Francis Kokoroko Around 400 people registered for tandem flights with professional pilots, rivalling some of the festival's most popular years, according to Tourist Board figures. Dozens brought their own equipment to fly solo. Pa...
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