Uganda daily life
Genevieve Quiros
Mrs. McClellan
AP Human Geography
March 24, 2014
Ping Unit 3
Uganda
Around Uganda customs differ according to the dominant tribe or ethnicity in that region. Generally, most customs follow Christian beliefs because of British colonization during the 1800s. Over 80 percent of the population is either of Roman Catholic or Protestant Christian beliefs. The impact of colonization has provided a cause for many Ugandans to reconstruct traditional values. Common cultural values among ethnic groups include a sense of community, respect for elders and authority, hard work, sacredness of human life, hospitality, honesty, integrity, and sense of time. With these guiding principles, decisions made by individuals directly affect the wellness of society. Having a sense of community was so valued, societies pleasured referring to themselves as “we” or “our”. Many Ugandans are hard working to improve their lives. These common values direct communities to develop good people on the right path of life.
Among Uganda, three major broad ethnic tribes include Bantu, Nilotic, and Central Sudanic people. The first category includes Buganda (the largest ethnic group in Uganda, even at 16 percent), Banyoro, Bagisu, and Toro. The second category include Iteso, Lango, Acholi, Karomojong, Bakiga, and Lugbara. The ethnic groups are different in political participation after independence. The Baganda have contributed many political rulers, often making them perceived as the dominating group. Each group has different traditions which and valued as part of their identity. One example of this is music, with specific instruments for a certain sound and meaning that projects beliefs of the group. Even particular colors and patterns can indicate belonging to a specific ethnic group. These young Ugandans are learning a dance traditional to the Basoga in the eastern region of the country, known as Tamenhaibunga which expresses the importance of love and friendship. The
Mrs. McClellan
AP Human Geography
March 24, 2014
Ping Unit 3
Uganda
Around Uganda customs differ according to the dominant tribe or ethnicity in that region. Generally, most customs follow Christian beliefs because of British colonization during the 1800s. Over 80 percent of the population is either of Roman Catholic or Protestant Christian beliefs. The impact of colonization has provided a cause for many Ugandans to reconstruct traditional values. Common cultural values among ethnic groups include a sense of community, respect for elders and authority, hard work, sacredness of human life, hospitality, honesty, integrity, and sense of time. With these guiding principles, decisions made by individuals directly affect the wellness of society. Having a sense of community was so valued, societies pleasured referring to themselves as “we” or “our”. Many Ugandans are hard working to improve their lives. These common values direct communities to develop good people on the right path of life.
Among Uganda, three major broad ethnic tribes include Bantu, Nilotic, and Central Sudanic people. The first category includes Buganda (the largest ethnic group in Uganda, even at 16 percent), Banyoro, Bagisu, and Toro. The second category include Iteso, Lango, Acholi, Karomojong, Bakiga, and Lugbara. The ethnic groups are different in political participation after independence. The Baganda have contributed many political rulers, often making them perceived as the dominating group. Each group has different traditions which and valued as part of their identity. One example of this is music, with specific instruments for a certain sound and meaning that projects beliefs of the group. Even particular colors and patterns can indicate belonging to a specific ethnic group. These young Ugandans are learning a dance traditional to the Basoga in the eastern region of the country, known as Tamenhaibunga which expresses the importance of love and friendship. The