Pictorial: Inaugural ‘Ekyooto Ha Mpango’ marries culture, music and sports

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. [caption id="attachment_1636" align="alignnone" width="1140"]<img class="wp-image-1636 size-jnews-featured-1140" src="https://www.edgarbatte.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/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.-BATTE-1140x1710.jpg" alt="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. BATTE" width="1140" height="1710" /> 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. BATTE[/caption] [caption id="attachment_1653" align="alignnone" width="1024"]<img class="wp-image-1653 size-large" src="https://www.edgarbatte.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Salvado-was-emcee-brought-the-audience-alive-with-his-slapstick-humour-at-Ekyooto-Ha-Mpango-Cultural-Festival.-Photo-by-EDGAR-R.-BATTE-1024x682.jpg" alt="Salvado was emcee brought the audience alive with his slapstick humour at Ekyooto Ha Mpango Cultural Festival. Photo by EDGAR R. BATTE" width="1024" height="682" /> Salvado was emcee brought the audience alive with his slapstick humour at Ekyooto Ha Mpango Cultural Festival. Photo by EDGAR R. BATTE[/caption] [caption id="attachment_1652" align="alignnone" width="1400"] Navio[/caption] [caption id="attachment_1651" align="alignnone" width="1400"]<img class="wp-image-1651 size-full" src="https://www.edgarbatte.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/The-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.-BATTE.jpg" alt="The 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. BATTE" width="1400" height="933" /> The 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. BATTE[/caption] [caption id="attachment_1650" align="alignnone" width="1400"]<img class="wp-image-1650 size-full" src="https://www.edgarbatte.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Enterprenuer-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.jpg" alt="Enterprenuer 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" width="1400" height="933" /> Enterprenuer 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[/caption] [caption id="attachment_1648" align="alignnone" width="1400"] Boat regata at Lake Saaka was part of the sports engagements that excited attendants. Photo by EDGAR R. BATTE.[/caption] [caption id="attachment_1647" align="alignnone" width="1400"]<img class="wp-image-1647 size-full" src="https://www.edgarbatte.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Performers-of-Tooro-Cultural-Research-And-Development-Organisation-were-culturally-awesome-in-their-showcase-of-dances-from-Tooro-Kingdom.-Photo-by-EDGAR-R.-BATTE..jpg" alt="Performers of Tooro Cultural Research And Development Organisation were culturally awesome in their showcase of dances from Tooro Kingdom. Photo by EDGAR R. BATTE." width="1400" height="933" /> Performers of Tooro Cultural Research And Development Organisation were culturally awesome in their showcase of dances from Tooro Kingdom. Photo by EDGAR R. BATTE.[/caption] [caption id="attachment_1646" align="alignnone" width="1024"]<img class="wp-image-1646 size-large" src="https://www.edgarbatte.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/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.-1024x682.jpg" alt="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." width="1024" height="682" /> 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.[/caption] [caption id="attachment_1645" align="alignnone" width="1400"]<img class="wp-image-1645 size-full" src="https://www.edgarbatte.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/His-Royal-Majesty-Oyo-Nyimba-Kabamba-Iguru-Rukidi-the-fourth-King-of-Tooro-inspects-a-business-stall-at-Mucwa-Chambers-Tooros-Parliament-grounds.-Photo-by-EDGAR-R.BATTE_..jpg" alt="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." width="1400" height="933" /> 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.[/caption] [caption id="attachment_1644" align="alignnone" width="1400"]<img class="wp-image-1644 size-full" src="https://www.edgarbatte.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/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.-BATTE-.jpg" alt="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. BATTE" width="1400" height="933" /> 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. BATTE[/caption] [caption id="attachment_1642" align="alignnone" width="1400"]<img class="wp-image-1642 size-full" src="https://www.edgarbatte.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Artiste-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..jpg" alt="Artiste 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." width="1400" height="2100" /> Artiste 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.[/caption] [caption id="attachment_1641" align="alignnone" width="1400"]<img class="wp-image-1641 size-full" src="https://www.edgarbatte.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/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.-BATTE.jpg" alt="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. BATTE" width="1400" height="2100" /> 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. BATTE[/caption] [caption id="attachment_1640" align="alignnone" width="1400"]<img class="wp-image-1640 size-full" src="https://www.edgarbatte.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Kick-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.-BATTE.jpg" alt="Kick 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. BATTE" width="1400" height="2100" /> Kick 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. BATTE[/caption] [caption id="attachment_1639" align="alignnone" width="1400"]<img class="wp-image-1639 size-full" src="https://www.edgarbatte.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Miss-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.-BATTE-.jpg" alt="Miss 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. BATTE" width="1400" height="2100" /> Miss 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. BATTE[/caption] [caption id="attachment_1638" align="alignnone" width="1400"] The audience had a good time during the entertainment session of Ekyooto Ha Mpango Cultural Festival. Photo by EDGAR R. BATTE[/caption] [caption id="attachment_1637" align="alignnone" width="1400"] A group of passionate cyclists cycled all the way from Kampala to Fort Portal, from 6am to 11pm. Photo by EDGAR R. BATTE[/caption]

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