Uganda Culture

Uganda has a very strong culture heritage. Many regions in Uganda have kingdoms including Buganda, Busoga, Bunyoro and Toro.Ugandan are remarkable hospitable and hails from a diversity of rich cultures and life styles Each tribe has it's own traditional dance ; The banyankole perform their Kitaguriro dance , the Banyoro have their Runyege , Acholi have the Bwila and Otole dances . The Alur people from the West Nile have the Agwal dance ,Bagisu have the Imbalu dance during circumcission ceremonies.

 
Culture and traditions are also expressed through a wide range of arts and Crafts made from wood ,Papyrus reeds and local materials . These include black smithimplements ,beaded Jewellery, wood carvings and batiks.They can be found all over the city in village bazaars, gift shops,hotels , Urban galleries and the National Theatre Craft Market. While on your Uganda travel or safari, consider taking on a cultural tour to the known destinations.

Uganda Drum:
The Drum being the common instrument in Africa, also dominates Uganda in symbolism to African culture.

A drum is made from animal skin of Cows, goats, and other animals.

Uses of the drum:

For sending particular messages to the intended audience.
In ritual ceremonies, drums are used for the last funeral rites, traditional worship, king installation,exorcism,circumcision and others.
Drums are used for entertainment, different drumming techniques are used by each tribe or culture"

Among the Cultural Sites in Uganda include the Buganda Royal Tomb, and other Cultural Sites.

for more information on Cultural tours, see

Uganda Culture.