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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.
Empaako (Tooro pronunciation:, Nyoro pronunciation:, sg.: empaako), also known as pet names or praise names, [1] is a practice of the Batooro, Banyoro, Batuku, Batagwenda, and Banyabindi peoples of Uganda by which children are given a name. [2]
Namirembe is a hill in Kampala, Uganda's capital and largest city. It is also a common name given to girls in several Baganda clans. [1] [2] Namirembe comes from the Luganda word "mirembe" meaning peace. [3] Namirembe loosely translates into Full of Peace. [4] [5] Legend has it that this hill was a gathering place for celebrating peace or war ...
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.
Scroll down to see some of the most eye-catching national costumes. This year's Miss Netherlands, Faith Landman, looked to the pottery traditions of the city of Delft. - Hector Vivas/Getty Images
The Uganda Girl Guides Association is the national Guiding organization of Uganda. It serves 112,371 members (as of 2008). [1] Founded in 1920, the girls-only organization became a full member of the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts in 1963. Blandina Karungi was one of the first girls in Uganda to become a Girl Guide. [2]
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 ...
Republic of Uganda: Adopted: 9 October 1962: Shield: Sable, upon the fess point a sun in splendour and in base a Uganda drum Or, the skin and guy ropes Argent, a chief barry wavy of six Azure and Argent. Behind the shield two Uganda spears of estate in saltire proper. Supporters: Dexter an Ugandan kob; sinister, a crested crane, both proper ...