Making wedding plans across borders is no mean feat and Dennis and Chelsea Kirenzi will be the first to admit as much. After five years in Uganda, 28 year old Chelsea returned to Canada leaving behind then Ugandan boyfriend Dennis.
During the year apart they...
As any man of marriageable age will attest navigating the slippery path of wedding requirements while juggling the expectations of the bride-to-be, her family and friends, his own family and friends as well as various traditions can be a daunting task. Throw into that...
When a three-and-a-half-year-old boy ascended the royal dais in 1995 to become the undisputed titular head of the 180-year Tooro Kingdom, those who witnessed the occasion couldn't help but marvel at the extent to which culture can go.
King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV,...
Every 31st December of the odd year, the blowing of horns and playing of Kadodi welcomes the new even year announcing the arrival of the annual ritual of circumcision. This happens within the Bamasaba (Bagisu) community all over Uganda.
Although the old tradition of circumcision...
Boys and Men
Trousers: A karimojong man is not supposed to wear trousers. But does not move naked either. The traditional dress code for men and boys is a short and they are expeted to wrap themselves with a special regalia called Nyathukok, which covers...
Uganda, “The pearl of Africa” For the jewelry pearl lovers a thought of “the world’s finest, high-quality, stylish, classic pearl is perfect. “As beautiful, lovable, valuable pearls are; so is Uganda”.
But now, it’s about that one thing every Ugandan is proud of; “Uganda traditional...
