Uganda is a small country, but it has more than 56 tribes with more than 37 million people. You should not miss the opportunity to discover the traditional music and dance culture of the tribes when coming here. Many tribes bring different cultures creating a rich culture, each tribe will have traditional dances and songs. The traditional culture of the tribes will leave you with a deep impression.
Agwara Dance
In Northwest Uganda, the Alur tribe are famous for their traditional Agwara dance. Agwara dance is often performed in every social activity or event. Regular dancers will move in a circle and flex to the music's rhythm. Agwara dance places great emphasis on the flexibility of the heels, and the waist and abdomen of the dancers.
The Bakisimba Dance
Bakisimba dance originated in Central Uganda, performed by the Baganda people. According to folklore, Bakisimba dance was imitated when King Buganda was drunk. Bakisimba dance in the early days was performed for the royal court of Buganda, however, in the festivals of the Buganda people now, Bakisimba dance is also performed and becomes more popular.
The Bwola Dance
In northern Uganda, the Acholi-Luo tribe has the Bwola dance, a royal dance that is always performed with dancers of up to 50 people. In the past, Bwola dance was usually performed only when a king was crowned, but now you can see this dance performed widely.
The Dingi-dingi Dance
In addition to the Bwola dance, Dingi-dingi is also another Acholi dance that you can also admire. Dingi-dingi dance will usually include a main dancer and backup dancers. The male dancers are the main instrument players and the female dancers are the performers, dancing to the music.
The Ekitaguriro Dance
In Western Uganda, the Banyankole people often perform the Ekitaguriro dance during community ceremonies or events. Ekitaguriro dance always has the participation and coordination of male and female dancers. These dancers often move gracefully with their feet and hands to the rhythm of the drums, and are performed with singing.
The Larakaraka Dance Also in Northern Uganda and part of the Acholi culture, the Larakaraka dance is symbolized as a courtship dance often performed by young male dancers. The Acholi tribe has a truly diverse artistic culture in Northern Uganda. From children to adults, everyone can easily approach the traditional music and dance.
The Mwamgu dance (Imbalu dance)
In the Mbale district of Eastern Uganda, the Mwamgu dance, also known as the Imbalu dance, is commonly performed by the Bagishu people during circumcision rituals. In the past, Imbalu was a ceremony performed for boys entering adulthood, and this dance was performed by both young men and women. However, today's Imbalu dance can be performed at any ceremony in the region.
The Naleyo dance
Similar to the Larakaraka dance, Eastern Uganda has the Naleyo dance, which is also a seductive dance. Naleyo dance is usually performed by 2 groups of male and female dancers, and this makes Naleyo dance fun and impressive.
The Runyege dance
Runyege dance is a traditional dance performed by the tribes of Western Uganda. For women, they will wear bracelets around the waist, and men will wear bracelets on the ankles. The sound from swinging the bracelets make the dance more interesting as the dancers move their limbs to follow the dance.
The Tarrienha Ibuga dance
Continuing with the artistic theme of Eastern Uganda, the Basoga people have a traditional dance, the Tarrienha Ibuga dance, performed by both women and men at festivals. The combination of dance movements and musical instrument melodies make Ibuga dance very enjoyable to enjoy.
The Entogoro dance
In Western Uganda, the Batooro have an Entogoro dance initiated by the Batooro people. The name of the Entogoro dance is taken from the meaning of the rattle in the Rutooro region, called Ebinyege. Rattles are worn by men when performing.
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