THE Acholi cultural institution, Ker Kwaro Acholi, and the US embassy have signed a $56,165 (about sh105m) two-year contract to revive and preserve the Acholi culture. The project, to be implemented jointly with the Uganda Museum, is aimed at restoring the Acholi cultural practices, norms and values and to help in social development and peace building. gorilla tours uganda
The US ambassador, Jerry Lanier, said the project would renew and preserve the Acholi culture. “This multi-stage project will document recorded oral history, collect archeological objects and photographs, and visit cultural sites in northern Uganda,” Lanier said. The signing of the contract, which took place at the Ker Kwaro Acholi headquaters on Friday, was witnessed by religious and cultural leaders and officials from the US embassy. The project will include production of booklets, trail maps, cultural kits and DVDs for use in tourism and education. Traditional handicrafts, arts and cultural ceremonies will be re-established and sacred cultural sites reconstructed to benefit the community. gorilla safari uganda