Thousands of people have thronged Mutoto cultural ground in Mbale District for the official launch of the Imbalu ceremony in Bugisu region, tommorrow 13th Augast 2022.
According to the Organizing committee, preparations have been ongoing since 13th july 2022,and they believe that Mutoto Cultural ground is ready to host the Event.Sources indicate that President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni is expected to be the Chief Guest.
Imbalu is a public circumcision ceremony practiced by the Bamasaba people of It takes place at the Mutoto cultural site (also called Mutoto cultural ground) near Mbale in eastern Uganda. It is mostly active in the 8th month of every even year.
The ground is believed to be the place where the first Mugishu (Mumasaba) was circumcised. This community affair is characterized by dance and food. The ceremony has been heavily promoted as a tourist attraction, and tens of thousands of people are expected to attend
Story by Musamali Arnold
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