Near Moroto we privately had a traditional Karamojong village tour with a local guide. Normally, I don’t like village tours, but this was better than expected and pure.
We started with a short Karamoja village tour where I kept my camera in my bag, following the guidelines of the guide. After been introduced to the community, I was able to take photos from different angles, but those from the ground up are the most striking.
They started singing and swinging with great passion, accompanied by whistles and bells. It was a great spectacle and you could see that singing and dancing is in their genes. After the dance, they formed themselves in a circle and the men began to jump, singing loudly. An experience never to be forgotten.
As icing on the cake – just before we got into the jeep – we saw an old man with a stick and chair. The Karamojong originate from Ethiopia and there too we saw men walking with a stick and chair. The seat is also used as a pillow. So all conveniences at hand. For me, this meeting and the photo is pure enjoyment as if time has stood still here.
The Ik people, a small ethnic group residing in the remote mountains of northeastern Uganda, possess a rich and fascinating cultural heritage. The Ik Cultural Heritage Initiative is committed to preserving and promoting this unique culture, particularly among the youth, while also making it accessible to a wider audience, including tourists. One innovative approach to …
Bonjour de France! I’m looking back at an inspiring first day building partnerships in tourism and sustainable development for Warrior Nomad Trail initiative. This trip is supported by Ambassade de France en Ouganda.
We’re extremely excited to share the historical news that Karamoja has been declared as save to travel zone by the UK Government’s Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO).
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Better than Expected and Pure Karamoja village tour
Near Moroto we privately had a traditional Karamojong village tour with a local guide. Normally, I don’t like village tours, but this was better than expected and pure.
We started with a short Karamoja village tour where I kept my camera in my bag, following the guidelines of the guide. After been introduced to the community, I was able to take photos from different angles, but those from the ground up are the most striking.
They started singing and swinging with great passion, accompanied by whistles and bells. It was a great spectacle and you could see that singing and dancing is in their genes. After the dance, they formed themselves in a circle and the men began to jump, singing loudly. An experience never to be forgotten.
As icing on the cake – just before we got into the jeep – we saw an old man with a stick and chair. The Karamojong originate from Ethiopia and there too we saw men walking with a stick and chair. The seat is also used as a pillow. So all conveniences at hand. For me, this meeting and the photo is pure enjoyment as if time has stood still here.
Source: Albert van de Meerakker
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