Tissana (original) (raw)

Tissana is a coastal village near the city of Waterloo in the Western Area Rural District of Sierra Leone. Tissana village is near the neighborhood village of Russell along the Freetown-Waterloo highway. The major economic activities in Tissana are the processing of salt, palm oil, and tourism. Tissana is known for its highly respected culture and its deep traditional African beliefs and practices. Tissana village is home to the , Bondo, Goboi and Jollay secret societies. The village traditionally performs native cultural dances.