TOORO: The inaugural Ekyooto Ha Mpango Cultural Festival took place in Fort Portal Tourism Firy last weekend, harnessing the city’s cultural, music and sports potential. King Oyo Kabamba Iguru Rukidi the fourth launched the festival at Mucwa Chambers. Some of the big highlights included the Royal Tour that injured a visit to Kibale National Parks, Sempaya Hotsprings, Crater Lakes the a fashion show and concert at Nyaika Hotel, boat races and much more.
Chief Executive Officer of Uganda Tourism Board (UTB), Lilly Ajarova arrives for dinner at Ekyooto Ha Mpango in company of kick boxer Golola Moses (of Uganda). Photo by EDGAR R. BATTESalvado was emcee brought the audience alive with his slapstick humour at Ekyooto Ha Mpango Cultural Festival. Photo by EDGAR R. BATTENavioThe culinary delights included the Rolex which was fresh, tasty and served hot to revellers who turned up at the launch of Ekyooto Ha Mpango at Mucwa Chambers’ grounds. Photo by EDGAR R. BATTEEnterprenuer Justus Kojo of Ultimate Cycling Ltd makes a point during a tourism business clinic among tour operators of Fort Portal at Mucwa Chambers. Photo by EDGAR R. BATTE
Boat regata at Lake Saaka was part of the sports engagements that excited attendants. Photo by EDGAR R. BATTE.Performers of Tooro Cultural Research And Development Organisation were culturally awesome in their showcase of dances from Tooro Kingdom. Photo by EDGAR R. BATTE.CEO, Great Lakes Safaris Ltd, Amos Wekesa enjoys a light moment with Pristine Tours’ MD, Isa Kato along MP for Fort Portal, Alex Ruhunda. Photo by EDGAR R. BATTE.His Royal Majesty Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi the fourth, King of Tooro inspects a business stall at Mucwa Chambers- Tooro’s Parliament grounds. Photo by EDGAR R.BATTE.Board members of Uganda Tourism Board (UTB) board, Eddy Kirya (L) and Daudi Migereko (R), pose for a photograph with UNDP Resident Representative for Uganda- Elsie Attafuah. Photo by EDGAR R. BATTEArtiste Muzamil Kisembo Ayesiga was one of the home-grown artistes that performed during the cultural gala at Nyaika Hotel in Fort Portal City. Photo by EDGAR R. BATTE.A fashionably elegant Pascqa Lorna Abur, Associate Project Officer for the Tourism Rapid Response Financing Facility Project in Uganda at UNDP. Photo by EDGAR R. BATTEKick boxer Golola Moses of Uganda takes a selfie with a fan during the Ekyooto Ha Mpango Cultural Festival in Fort Portal Tourism City. Photo by EDGAR R. BATTEMiss Elite, Nnalongo Judith Heard was one of the fashion models that showcased unique outfits at the virtual cultural festival at Nyaika Hotel. Photo by EDGAR R. BATTEThe audience had a good time during the entertainment session of Ekyooto Ha Mpango Cultural Festival. Photo by EDGAR R. BATTEA group of passionate cyclists cycled all the way from Kampala to Fort Portal, from 6am to 11pm. Photo by EDGAR R. BATTE
