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Traditional Marriages in Uganda: Okuzaaliibwa Mumaka in Busoga
After getting familiar with the visitors, the hosting spokesman mentions a set of conditions and expectations upon which the issue of bride price can be discussed.
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Funerals Among the Bagwere
The mourning period can take as long as three to seven days, climaxing with okunaaba, a ritual where different herbs are pounded, mixed with water and sprinkled over all mourners.
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Women file petition against bride price in Uganda's Constitutional Court
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Traditional Marriages in Uganda: Nyom - The Acholi Marriage
The Acholi are arguably Uganda's third largest tribe.
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AJON: The Centuries Old Drink from the Itesots
The Ateso continue to sip their ajon with pride.
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The Uganda Museum: The Custodian of Uganda's Heritage
Despite the fact that the museum is about 4kms from Kampala city centre, few Ugandans visit it.
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