The Repertoire
The great dances of the Acholi
Bwola
The royal court dance – a great circle of drummers and dancers, performed for chiefs and the most honoured occasions.
Lakubukubu
Part of the living Acholi repertoire kept in monthly rehearsal.
Larakaraka
The courtship dance of the calabash – joyful, rhythmic and famously danced at weddings.
Orak
A celebration dance enjoyed across generations.
Dingidingi
The joyful dance of the young — quick, playful and full of life.
Apiti
A graceful dance traditionally performed by women.
Otole
The war dance — powerful formations recalling the courage of the ancestors.
…and more
The repertoire grows as elders pass dances on to youth.
Lwo Cultural Group
Preserving, celebrating and passing on the cultural heritage of the Lwo (Acholi) people of northern Uganda — through dance, music, language and community.
Contact
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- St Luke’s Community Centre,
85 Tarling Rd, Canning Town, London
E16 1HN. United Kingdom.
- St Luke’s Community Centre,
- Email: lwoculturalgroup@hotmail.com
- Treasurer: David Opwonya — 07471 844 661
- Organiser: Florence Atim — 07941 361 445
Lwo Cultural Group | Registered Charity No. 1109870 | Volunteer-led since 1991
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