Lwo Cultural Group
About Us
We are a volunteer-run registered charity based at St Luke’s Community Centre, Canning Town. Founded in 1991, we’ve spent 35 years keeping the cultural heartbeat of the Acholi people alive in the UK — through dance, language, celebration and mutual support.
What we do
Leb Lwo Language Classes
Lwo language classes for children and adults, connecting the diaspora’s children to their grandparents’ homeland
Traditional dance rehearsals
The full Acholi repertoire – Bwola, Larakaraka, Dingidingi, Otole, Lakubukubu, Orak, Apiti and more.
Youth dance training
Dedicated youth sessions passing performance skills to the next generation, building confidence, identity and pride.
Performances for Hire
Bring the drums to your celebration, Weddings · graduations · anniversaries · festivals · corporate & civic events – across the UK and Ireland.
Tailoring Class
Tailoring Class for community members of all skill levels – from complete beginners to those looking to build on existing sewing knowledge.
Senior Social & Wellbeing Club
Our Senior Social & Wellbeing Club is a warm, welcoming space created especially for older members of our community.
Trips & celebrations
Annual Summer Festival, seaside trips and family days out – community life across the seasons.
Mutual support
Celebrating milestones and supporting members through bereavements — no one walks alone.
A welcoming hub
A home from home for new arrivals from the Acholi diaspora — community from day one.
Our Community in Numbers
Join our growing community of lwo in the United Kingdom.
Community members across U.K
Cultural celebrations and community gatherings
Supporting Ugandans businesses in the U.K
Serving the Ugandans community since 1991
