Moving on now to Mackay Memorial College, we saw the upper end of Ugandan education. Still, by MEDC standards, the buildings and grounds were basic, but it was a world away from the primary school. I believe that struggling Ugandan families would not be able to afford to send their children here. Nevertheless, the school was very welcoming in keeping with Uganda in general, and again we were welcomed with dancing, music and singing. This display was so colourful and vibrant.
The school has many worldly projects, such as teaching about global warming and the importance of recycling (here they are making material for burning from old paper and bark)...
... to very clamorous debates on Ugandan affairs.
Now to the excellent Nbere dancers, a popular attraction for tourists that do make their way out here. Possibly the best way to experience Ugandan musical culture. They make full use of the traditional dress, dances and instruments.
Experimenting with the shutter speed to show the colour, energy and fluidity of movement of these amazing dancers.
More on the way...
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