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by Karl on 2009-04-21 03:15:24 |
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An AMAZING set of photos! Uganda surprises me each time I see it on photos! I bet it is way much better in reality:)
After I fell in love with Africa last year while traveling to Kenya and Tanzania, this year, more exactly in June, I will travel to Uganda for a friend's wedding and of course to travel a little bit.
As I am an orthodox, I am not so aware of the customs Ugandan weddings. I have some questions and I hope you will help me in getting ready for it in a proper way:
- what kind of clothes do I have to wear for the wedding ceremony?(I am traveling with my girlfriend so I'd appreciate tips for female clothing as well:)
- what kind of wishes do we have to say to the bride and groom?
- what kind of gifts shall we bring for the newlyweds? In my country, people are usually contributing with general gifts for the house but more importantly money to help them is setting up their own home.
Thanks! |
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by Anonymous on 2009-04-22 01:08:40 |
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hi karl,thanks for the concern,yes indeed Uganda is a very beautiful country with lots of good weather and wildlife,am sure u will enjoy ur stay here,however we have different cultures and each one dresses differently what culture is the groom or brides from if you know then i will tell u what kind of dressing u should get.
For gifts we give the bride and groom all kinds of gifts from house ho;d items to money just like you guys,so they may start their home up. |
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by Anonymous on 2009-04-22 01:36:43 |
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Hullo Karl, am not sure which part of uganda and district you were invited to maybe if u could be specifi, i would be able to help..but let me ask you, why didnt u ask the hosts themselves to tell u what their traditional wear is? |
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by Anonymous on 2009-04-22 04:43:35 |
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Hi Karl,
I wonder whether you are only coming for the wedding or the introduction as well, which is more like the engagement ceremony. If its only the wedding, then the formal western suit will do. Its the introduction that calls for traditional wear. As for gifts, I think you can get something as simple as a photo frame or any domestic appliance, whatever. I think at the end of the day you should just do everything from the heart.
Jane |
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by Anonymous on 2009-04-22 05:45:48 |
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Hi Karl,
Am going to just give you general ideas for weddings in Uganda.
Firstly, its an honorable event so peo[le dress very smartly: for the gents its always a Suit or very smart gentlemen cloths if u can not afford otherwise. The gneral idea is 'SMART' and for the ladies: Very beautiful and descent outfit. For instance, a nice dinner dress like..., may u could get there and make her a lovely outfit from African materials, thats the most commonly used or a suit as well.
Thats was generally speaking, but you also have to put in mind which part of Uganda u are going to so that its easy to know what category of culture you are dealing with.
Wishes are words that come from your heart, so depending on what you wish them in their marriage.......
And also how well you know them, can use that encourage them..
GIFTS:
Gifts are relatively give, but generally people tend to give household stuff and money. The best thing would be to inquire from either close friends if you know any, family or the couple themselves.
That would give you a better idea.
The most exciting and beautiful part of Uganda are the Eastern, Western and Central part of Uganda. The Northern part is great but not secure.... enough.
Hope you enjoy your journey to the PEARL OF AFRICA!
Have a great trip.
Kharole. |
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by Anonymous on 2009-04-22 12:36:07 |
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the baganda put on kanzus for men and gomesi for ladies.actually its ok with me i will help you if you really need my help because am amuganda and i know uganda very well.i know where they are sold if you dont mind i will take you there.some tyms they give the parents atoken and the parents give blessing to the groom thats on the introduction celemony.u can give them anything like awater tank,cows,and many others it depends on yo poket.anyway they are many but for more details am on steximith@yahoo.com or you call on +256783116894,i will help you.be blessed. |
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by sharon on 2009-04-23 01:50:21 |
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Yes Karl thanks so much for having interest in our country. Uganda is a very beautiful country according to what people say those who come tour here when they compared to the western part of the world.
We call Africa the peal because of its beautiful.
We have many beautiful animals birds and water falls. Yes through me i will help you find Uganda interesting . We are doing ministry work with my hubby and through our ministry you can tour Africa, you can come as a visitor and as a tourists through us.
I have many information to give you about Uganda our cultures and the dressing on different occasions. Are your friends aware that you are coming? what do they do in Buganda?that's were our capital city is Kampala. I know the place you are talking of. will they collect you at the airport or you would like me with my hubby do that we love visitor
In the email i will tell you more about the culture and the dressing on the wedding , introduction , funeral and so on
my email is sharon_nabu@yahoo.com |
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by Anonymous on 2009-04-24 03:05:49 |
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Hello Karl,
i will help you out, just send me a mail and we talk about it or if you have a messenger just add me uasheraf@yahoo.com
Hope to hear from you soon, Nice time.
God Bless You |
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by Anonymous on 2009-04-24 03:16:34 |
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Thanks Karl! Uganda is really a very beautiful country.
Clothes: Men put on a long dress like robe which cost about 50 USD ...a very good one. Put on a jacket, as part of a suit. The trouser will, of course be covered by the robe. Good shoes too...
Ladies: These put on an all body covering dress except the hands are free to elbow level. Theis will cost you about 200 USD... a very good one. |
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by Anonymous on 2009-04-24 14:58:13 |
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karl dear its great to know that uve decided to travel to uganda.
being an orthodox has nothing to do with knowing ugandan customs.
first of all which tribe does this friend of urs belong to? most tribes have a cultural outfit but to most of these traditional ceremonies men were what is known as busuti or a kanzu n the women were a gomesi.
anything trully coming from the depth of your heart is welcome as a wish and anything is given for presents. it could be jewellery, a cow, household items .. whatever because at the end of the day its not that 100 percent will bring presents. even someonețs presence n time will always mean alot to the couple. i gave ur friend Andre V my contact details n ad love to help if uțll let me.
trust me everything is going to be great.. u dont have to worry. take care |
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by Anonymous on 2009-04-24 17:08:15 |
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Helloo Karl,
Uganda is the parl of africa thats why u said it good, u will find muchh in uganda that you did find in tanzania, every year over 1omillion ourists comeover for holiday and many foreign nationals live freely there.
One lady Camila wrote me on tagged and i was attracted too answer you, my girl friend is a tourist guide simply in for that, she will help you in everything for you two people, show you the shops and guide you tours such that u can explore what u desire.
Am axited for showing interest in my counrty and indeed you dont have to pay me, if i was in uganda i would just put you in my car and we tour together u guys.
For the wedding, a man will be good in suit or that traditional kanzu and a coat, then a woman dresses in bussuti/gomesi, its simple if u meet someone to help you do all this, and for the gifts probalbly u can buy them from uganda. contact me for more information on sremmy20032@yahoo.com or my girl friend at cnabalende@yahoo.com |
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by Anonymous on 2009-04-28 01:55:53 |
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Karl, it's an important thing to note the dressing code during a wedding in a Kiganda tradition. Thanks for being concerned. you may need to wear something like a Kitenge suit or a white cassock with embroidered neck and sleeves. As for a lady, any long dress that reaches at least to the ankles would do. Please, consider these options.
Thanks, Justin. |
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by Anonymous on 2009-05-03 02:53:36 |
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thankx karl am ready 2 help u eny time thas my email kakoongejames@yahoo.co.uk |
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by Anonymous on 2009-05-08 03:20:43 |
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hello. Now about the weddings in Uganda, it depends on which part of the country you are to attend the wedding from. However for men, it is always common and uniform; just a suit. For Women, a party dress could work if the party is held in the city center or town and if it is upcountry, you will need to specify so as to get you the traditional dressing of the area. For the gift, you can chose; house items like a wall clock, glasses or Flames. Anything. hope these clues will help you. Wish you a nice trip to Uganda. Maya |
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by Karl on 2009-04-22 01:57:42 |
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The wedding will take place in Buganda:) Yeah that is a good question why can't I ask the hosts:) It's just they are cruising now and I have no idea where to find them, and then I don't want to be so ignorant while going there:) I prefer getting tips on my own:) Thanks again! |
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by Anonymous on 2009-04-22 03:10:48 |
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Karl am helping you on behalf of my friend called Andre V.
I Think if it is a wedding for you girl friend she can put on a decent party wear, and you can put on a suit if you have on.But if it is a traditional wedding it has to be a Busuti for the lady and Kanzu accompanied with a coat.
just as you said for the gift you can get for them a gift for general household but from your country that one can work. nowadays it is nolonger to formal for ugandan weddings as long as you are smart that is all.if you need more help you can find me on assumptaj at hotmail.com that is if you don't mind.
Thank you |
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by Anonymous on 2009-04-22 05:49:25 |
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Sorry i had not seen the last post.
The Baganda generally dress but a few people tend to put on their traditional wears.
Kharole |
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by Anonymous on 2009-04-27 04:54:52 |
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Karl,
Farouq has given you qiute some details on what you require for the travel and wedding. One other question though, is it a traditional wedding or a church one? If its traditional, then your Tunic (Kanzu) will need a jacket and you could get here and sew up a beautiful "Gomesi" for your lady. If it is church, then I think your western attire for a church weeding will do just fine. For places you can visit while in uganda, I think Guerilla tracking in Bwindi impenetrable forest is quite a place to go, also visits to the national parks (Queen Elisabeth in Western and Murchision falls in Mid North/north west) and the highlands (south western and Eastern) can be very intersting.
Good Luck with everything and best wishes for your stay in Uganda. |
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by Anonymous on 2009-04-23 00:40:23 |
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Hi Karl, as you're invited to a ugandan wedding, you're welcome. About the dress code, men wear suits expect on introductions where they put on kanzus& a coat. Then 4 the ladies, they can put on a gomesi or any party dress.With your religion, i know nothing about it.You're welcome to Uganda & bon voyage. |
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by Anonymous on 2009-04-23 01:27:37 |
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Hi there, thanks for loving to come to our country surely Africa Uganda is a very beautiful country we call it the pearl because of its beauty and nature. I will help you know more about uganda and you will enjoy it
The most attractive part is Eastern part of Uganda were i am here in Jinja district . We have got the source of the river Nile that has attracted many tourists from the western part of the world to come and enjoy. We have the Bugyagali falls its also in our place with beautiful waters .
We got animals ,birds ,beautiful butterflies and we have got wildlife attraction.
For more info about uganda send me an email
sharon_nabu@yahoo.com |
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by Anonymous on 2009-04-23 03:02:53 |
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Hullo Karl.
First of all i do not know what kind of wedding you have been invited for.Anyway whatver it is but you just have to be decent.You can put on atrouser with a t-shit or a shirt but not a short.Your girlfriend can put on a dress or a skirt and blouse that preferably long(beyond her knee.
pliz get more inquiries from your friend who has invited you for the wedding.
winnifred |
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by Karl on 2009-04-24 01:00:26 |
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And could someone please tell me approximately how much money will I need for 2 weeks of traveling. I am now looking for accommodation during these weeks but I mean how much will I spend on the food and travel tours. I am from Italy and here the food is pretty expensive.
Karl. |
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by Anonymous on 2009-04-24 03:44:21 |
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Hi karl,you should get in mind that such thing is a very comlicated thing in uganda,like we have more than 42 districs in uganda and in those districs we tribes,all these tribes spekes different languages with different cultures ok.
Anyway,to be brief,what am driving at is that you ask the hosts all those things that you are possing for word to the public to help you ok,it looks so funny because you have minimized the host to what to be done. |
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by Anonymous on 2009-04-28 01:59:47 |
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Please, Karl, if you will stay outside the city, you may not need so much money. But if you will base in the city and are planning for some tours, surely it will need something substantial. Accomodation won't cost you more than eighty dollars. It all depends on how long you will stay in Uganda.
Justin. |
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by Anonymous on 2009-04-24 06:22:32 |
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Hello Karl ...thanks you for getting interest in our country...Uganda is called 'the pearl of Africa' because of its beauty in nature like the wild life, forests,falls, mountains etc iam sure u will enjoy a great deal when u get there.
To help you out with your queries .
1)Traditionally here in Uganda men wear a 'Kanzu' for weddings but in particular it is called-'Ekanzu eyomulela' and a court on top of it -i think in english is called a Tunic(Kanzu).
2)Regarding Wishes i dont think it is any different from what u people wish in your culture may be if u wanna say in a traditional language u can say ..'Bagalizza obufunmbo obulungi' meaning i wish u a happy marriage.
3)-Regarding gifts this really depends on what u can afford to give ...traditionally some one may give a cow , goat , mat etc but with the changing trends one might give house hold items like a set a chairs , glasses, cups etc or Money. It all depends on what u can afford.
Wish you a nice stay in our country .
Regards
Farouq
email & yahoo ID - farouq.alfarouq@yahoo.com |
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by Farouq on 2009-04-24 06:33:40 |
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Expenditure depends where u wanna travel and stay ..an average hotel room will cost between 80-100Usd and food is not that expensive ..Hope u have a rough idea .
Regards
Farouq |
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by Farouq on 2009-04-24 06:41:49 |
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Thanks you for getting interest in our country ..Uganda is a beautiful country with lots of amazing natural beauties and sites ..no wonder it is called the pearl of Africa. To help you get an idea of what u wanted to know:
1)Regarding clothes ..here traditionally men dress in a traditional attire called a Kanzu(Tunic).
2)Regarding what wishes i think it is not different from what you guys use in the western world but if u are interested in saying it in local language the u may say...'Mbagaliza obufumbo obulungu obwesanyu' meaning a wish u a good &happy marriage .
3)Regarding gifts traditionally people would offer cows , goats , mats, etc but with the change in time one may give things like household stuff say chairs, glasses, nice plates,Television sets etc or money if one afford to do so.
Hope you will enjoy your stay in Uganda.
Regards
Farouq (email:farouq.alfarouq@yahoo.com) |
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by nathan1 on 2009-05-03 06:10:47 |
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hi Karl, i got to know about your interest from a freind of yours on tagged,and i think i may give you my views about uganda,
-customs....for baganda (basically you are visiting that tribe) give away(may call it engaugement in your land) is normally traditional characterised by exchange of gifts norammally called bride price. dress code is traditional Kanzu for men and Gomesi for women.
-Wedding...done in church or mosique depending on religion normally on satarday and sunday respectively, and to avoid inconviniences, here its allowed to put on your suites. but to be a centre of attraction ugandans would still be happy to see you in kanzu.
-wishes....its better you get from the bottom of your heart, what you wish them.
-gifts...can be any thing ranging from money, home facilities like wardrobes to cars.
generally uganda is an easy going country, any thing that you think can make you happy will generally make a ugandan happy. nice time. nathanbiren@yahoo.com in case of any assistance |
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