Are you
interested in the most thrilling cultural or musical festivals? Did you know
that Uganda is one the best destinations with the most amazing and exciting
festivals in East Africa? If you are planning to visit Africa to spend your
next holiday and you are interested in cultural and musical festivals then
Uganda is the best destination that you should consider a must to include in
your travel plan. Not only is this remarkable country known for its most thrilling wildlife
safaris and primate adventures but also for its varied festivals. Interestingly, the Kampala Capital City Authority’s biggest
festival ever is back for you to enjoy. This remarkable event is due to take
place on 5th to 7th October along Kampala road and over
shs.1.9 billion is expected to be used to organize this year’s tremendous
event. This year’s Kampala festival is largely meant to renovate schools.
Following the previous years, Uganda’s music festivals have become famous not
only in Uganda but also regionally something that has made this event a huge
business for most of the organizers, social media and it is one way that most
platforms can identify newly talented musicians. The event attracts thousands
from within and East Africa at large and several tickets are purchased. Come and be part of this excitement together!
Other
exciting festivals that are knocking at your door this year include the Nyege
Nyege international music festival. This is set to take place on 6th
and 9th September in the shores of the mighty Nile-Jinja. The
popular Nyege-Nyege International Music Festival has been remixed this year as
the MTN Nyege Nyege after they entered into a partnership with MTN Uganda. This
tremendous event began in 2015 just as a brainchild of Arlen Disizilan and
Derek Debru and ever since, it has attracted huge numbers at the source of the Nile
for the most thrilling music experience ever. Variety of music performance is expected
during this event and intends to attract hip hop, dance, RnB, Afro Beat a
mention but a few. This year’s festival will attract the best performers across
different countries right from Kenya, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Nigeria, South Africa,
UK, US, Belgium, Tanzania, DR Congo especially the Orchestre Les Mangelepa, the
Congolese band which formed around 1976 and others.
The milege world music festival
Equally,
the milege world music festival is also back and it is scheduled to take place
in November at Entebbe Botanical Gardens. If you have ever wished to enjoy the
beautiful setting of the expansive Entebbe Botanical Gardens then don’t miss
this incredible event. This music festival has existed for over 6 years. This
is mainly intended to boost cultural music in the pearl of Africa. It will
attract several participants across the world right from Europe, Asia, America as
well as Uganda’s cultural musicians and also from other African states. The full
list will be out by August!
Bayimba International Music Festival
If you
are wondering about what to do or where to spend your leisure time around
August then the Bayimba International Music Festival should be a must to attend
for you. This festival will take place from second to fifth August along the
shores of Lake Victoria. This event is usually shortened as Bayimba festival
and it is conducted each year and you too can be part of it.
In conclusion,
if you love culture then attending one of the above listed musical festivals
should be a must for you while on safari in Uganda. Each event rewards you with
a distinct experience and you will live to have a memory in your life.
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