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Re-Digging of Folonko Sacred Pool in Kartong Thursday, April 24, 2008 The community of Kartong have jointly dug out the Folonko sacred pool to allow the easy flow of water. This action is expected to maintain the various species of animals which live in and around the pool. These include crocodiles, snakes and birds. Addressing the crowd after the dig, the head of the sacred pool, Mrs. Aminata Bajo, alias Mba Bolong, spoke about the history of the pool. She said the pool was founded by the late Sheikh Umar Futiu Taal, a Marabout who traveled around worshipping. It was later controlled by the lineage of Jabang Kunda. One of the first settlers in Kartong christened the site Karongo and it was from this that the name Kartong originated. Mrs. Bajo said it has been a traditional site in Kartong from time immemorial. Every 10 years people join together to dig the pool and maintain the flow of water. The ceremony was marked by drum calls and many other cultural activities and concluded with prayers. Author: By Alieu Jabang Source: Picture: Mrs Aminata Bajo (Head of scared pool) Commentss.touray - Ghana, Africa Friday, June 06, 2008 11:18 AM It is good that the natives of Kartong are engaging in an activity that is preserving a very important part of their heritage. Being a native of Kartong as well, my concerns have been that the aftermath of the sand minning activities that was conducted there a few years ago; and the illegal minning of sand that is still going on there has altered the environment such that; what used to look like a beautiful sand dune landscape is now a huge collection of water, full of reeds which the authorities claim they intend to convert into a bird sanctuary. This was never realised. I would urge my brethrens to continue to strive to preserve what is left of our environment and our culture because that is part of who we are.
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