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  2. Kanzu - Wikipedia

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    The kanzu spread from the Baganda people to other ethnicities and is a national costume of Baganda men. (The Republic of Uganda has no pan-national costume for men as in neighboring Tanzania). It is a variation of the Arabic thobe. Originally, the kanzu was made from barkcloth. Today the kanzu is made from silk, cotton, poplin, or linen. Linen ...

  3. Gomesi - Wikipedia

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    Women wearing Gomesi at a wedding in Kampala, Uganda. A gomesi, also known as a Busuuti or Bodingi, is a colorful floor-length dress. It is the most commonly used costume for women in Buganda and Busoga. [1] Traditional male attire is the kanzu. [1] [2] The gomesi has had many changes in its uses and design since its origination.

  4. Culture of Uganda - Wikipedia

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    Uganda is ethnologically diverse, with at least 40 languages in usage. Luganda is the most common language. English and Swahili are the official languages of Uganda, even though English is more popular. Swahili, the East African lingua franca, is not widespread as a language though it was made an official national language in September 2005. [25]

  5. School uniforms by country - Wikipedia

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    For boys, the uniforms generally include a button-up or polo shirt with either shorts (especially for summer wear) or long trousers, usually in grey or navy blue or the school colour. Some schools allow boys to wear shorts only in younger years, and they must wear long trousers once they are a senior (17-18).

  6. Highlights from the 2023 Miss Universe pageant’s national ...

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    The main event, however, will take place on Saturday night, when the winner of the best national costume will be announced — as will the new Miss Universe, of course, who will take over from the ...

  7. Folk costume - Wikipedia

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    Folk costume, traditional dress, traditional attire or folk attire, is clothing associated with a particular ethnic group, nation or region, and is an expression of cultural, religious or national identity.

  8. Imbalu - Wikipedia

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    Imbalu is a public circumcision ceremony practiced by the Bamasaba people of Uganda. [1] It takes place at the Mutoto cultural site (also called Mutoto cultural ground) near Mbale in eastern Uganda. [2] It is mostly active in the 8th month of every even year. The ground is believed to be the place where the first Mugishu (Mumasaba) was circumcised.

  9. The wildest national costumes from the 73rd annual Miss ... - AOL

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    The 2024 Miss Universe costume contest took place on Thursday. The boldest looks included feathered backpieces, sparkly details, and daring cutouts. The wildest national costumes from the 73rd ...