THE BLAK STAR SQUARE

Ghana, AD,” 1957’’commemorates the independence of Ghana; contain monuments to Ghana’s independence struggle including the Black Stars Square.

The Black Star Square formally known as the Independence Square is the second largest square in the world after the Tiananmen Square in Beijing, China. It is a public square in Accra. The Black Star Gate, Independence Arch, The Liberation Day Monument, and the Memorial to an unknown soldier, are all part of the Independence Square. Close to it is the Accra Sports Stadium, The Asomdwe park (the final resting place of the Late President Prof. John Evans Atta Mills) and Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park. The square has a capacity of over thirty thousand seats for spectators (30,000) thousand seats for customers. The 

 Independence Arch which is part of the Black Star Square contains monuments to Ghana’s independence struggle, the Black Star Gate and the Liberation Day Monuments.

The largest and much participated national spectacle and display of colours takes place at the Black Star Square on Independence Day. On this day, each of the government services is represented in full ceremonial dress, that is the Armed Forces, Air force,  Navy, Police, Firemen and selected schools and colleges parade in front of the President and invited world leaders as well as over thirty thousand (30.000) spectators every 6th march.The square serves as a festival ground for churches, institutions and organizations. It holds a memorial to three Ghanians shot and killed by colonial authorities. It is also a common site for parades and national festivals.

The Liberation Day Monument is also a monument in Accra located at the Black Star Square. It stands in honor of several veterans of the Burma Campaign, during the Second World War where they fought for the British Empire.  After returning to Ghana, some military men protested peacefully and were on their way to the Christians burg Castle, the former seat of the government when they were eventually shot.

      

 Tourist or Visitors are at liberty to take pictures of buildings with the exception of close shot unless visitors with official permission. An excellent place to visit.