From 8-10 December 2017, we had a blast with an exchange visit of multidisciplinary Ugandan artists meeting Karimojong artists organised by Native Travel Festival and supported by Stichting DOEN.
The day started with an inspiring round of discussions on ‘The role of Art in the Development’ and ended with a cultural tour and a visit to the Karamoja Museum.
A big applause for the organisation that ignited this exchange that encourage our fellow Ugandans to positively change the image of the region and inspire artists to collaborate and tell the true story of Karamoja.
A Karamojong village is also known as “Manyatta” or “Ere” meaning an enclosed residential area, surrounded by sharp thorns and with small entry points for people and a larger entry point for cattle. One Manyatta has multiple families and a communal space for cattle. The Karamojong reside in the largely permanent Manyattas during the wet …
Malaika Honey and Kara Tunga Foundation officially opened the Karamoja sub-regional Honey Center in Moroto town. The centre is aimed at promoting beekeeping as a viable business and incentivising environmental conservation.
We’re thrilled to host Dutch Fashion designer Jan Boelo in Karamoja (northeast Uganda) for a journey of inspiration aimed at learning more about Karimojong culture and fashion.
Watch the official video of Uganda Tourism Board focusing on destination Karamoja for World Tourism Day 2021 theme Inclusive Tourism. The video is broadcasted on Uganda national tv channels NTV, NBS, UBC.
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Local Filmmakers at Native Travel Festival in Karamoja
From 8-10 December 2017, we had a blast with an exchange visit of multidisciplinary Ugandan artists meeting Karimojong artists organised by Native Travel Festival and supported by Stichting DOEN.
The day started with an inspiring round of discussions on ‘The role of Art in the Development’ and ended with a cultural tour and a visit to the Karamoja Museum.
A big applause for the organisation that ignited this exchange that encourage our fellow Ugandans to positively change the image of the region and inspire artists to collaborate and tell the true story of Karamoja.
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