Two Ugandan troupes showcase heritage in Paris
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Daily Monitor
The Bilo Me Abwong and Otule cultural troupes from Amolatar gave three performances in Paris to belatedly celebrate Uganda's 64th independence anniversary. The 6 November ceremony brought together 39 ambassadors and representatives of several nationalities, according to Daily Monitor.
Two cultural troupes from Amolatar District in northern Uganda gave three performances in Paris during a celebration held on Friday 6 November 2026 for Uganda's 64th independence anniversary. Bilo Me Abwong and Otule Cultural Troupe travelled about 6,120 kilometres to take part in the event, according to Daily Monitor.
The artists travelled about 420 kilometres by road between Amolatar and Entebbe International Airport, followed by about 5,700 kilometres by air. Their performances featured the otule, accompanied by domestic animal horns, as well as Lango and Ikoce dances. The ceremony brought together 39 ambassadors, including Uganda's ambassador to France, Doreen Ruth Amule, as well as a French mayor and representatives of several nationalities, according to Daily Monitor.
The event, organised by Ugandans living in France, also highlighted Uganda's cuisine, music and tourism potential. The country's independence anniversary is officially celebrated on 9 October, according to Daily Monitor.
