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In Western Uganda, there is the Empaako naming system where the indigenous communities of Batooro, Banyoro, Batuku, Banyabindi, and Batagwenda identify traditional names that match different seasons, times, and clans, among others. Other traditions include dances, namely Entogoro and Ekitagururo, performed by traditional dancers. [11] [12] [13]
Ugandan folklore includes traditional folktales and other folklore from the African country of Uganda. The convey meaning and experiences from generation to generation. [1] Traditionally, folktales instilled discipline and good behaviour that shaped societal beliefs and norms within Ugandan society. [2]
The Baganda [3] (endonym: Baganda; singular Muganda) also called Waganda, are a Bantu ethnic group native to Buganda, a subnational kingdom within Uganda.Traditionally composed of 52 clans (although since a 1993 survey, only 46 are officially recognised), the Baganda are the largest people of the Bantu ethnic group in Uganda, comprising 16.5 percent of the population at the time of the 2014 ...
Pages in category "Culture of Uganda" The following 26 pages are in this category, out of 26 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. ...
Amaggunju traditional dance. Amaggunju is a traditional folk dance of the Baganda, who represent the largest ethnic community in Uganda. [1] [2] This royal dance is performed during important occasions such as coronations, weddings, and other cultural events. [3]
The origins of Bakisimba Dance can be traced back centuries ago, and its roots are deeply embedded in the traditions of the Baganda people. The dance has been an integral part of the Baganda culture for centuries. It is one of the most common and most performed traditional dances in Uganda. [8]
Both traditional and Western beers are probably the most widely available alcoholic beverages across Uganda. Pombe and lubisi are generic words for locally made fermented beer, usually from banana or millet. Fermented banana wine [1] is also prepared and consumed. Tonto is a traditional fermented drink made from bananas.
Since Fort Portal Tourism city is the headquarter of Tooro Kingdom, the area has two inscribed elements of Empaako [13] and Koogere oral traditions [14] on UNESCO's list of Intangible Cultural Heritage in Need of Urgent Safeguarding. [15] [16] The Tooro cultural dance is called Kinyege. Another important dance is the Orunyege-Ntogoro, a ...