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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.
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.
There is a report that revealed that "50,000 people are employed in jobs relating to secondhand clothing in one market in Kampala, Uganda". [ This quote needs a citation ] Another impact that could be argued either negatively or positively, is that secondhand clothing has become more common to wear than classic African textiles.
All inspired national costumes on display at the 2023 Miss Universe pageant. ... Miss Greece's draped ensemble — drawing from the clothes worn by ancient high priestesses — came with a placard ...
National cultural Center Monument. The centre has two main components: the National Theatre and the Nommo Gallery, both of which are located in central Kampala. The National Theatre provides a venue for stage performances of different kinds, and also serves as a cinema. The Nommo Gallery features exhibitions of works of art by both Ugandan and ...
The following list of Ugandan artists (in alphabetical order by last name) includes artists of various genres, who are notable and are either born in Uganda, of Ugandan descent or who produce works that are primarily about Uganda.
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]
Uganda's national television and radio Kampala More images. UG-C-039 Uganda Museum Oldest museum in East Africa Kampala More images. UG-C-040 National Theatre National culture centre Kampala More images. UG-C-041 Public Library On Buganda House Road, in an Indian building Kampala More images