TOURISM COMMITTEE LEADERS IN KISORO DEMAND WILD LIFE AUTHORITY TO LAUNCH “KWIJULU” AS THEIR CULTURAL PRAYER PLACE.

By: Murungi
The chairperson of Kisoro district tourism committee, Louis Bishubeho Turyagyenda has asked Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) to develop perfection prayers in kwijuru as new activity in Mgahinga National Park.

Kwijuru that means heaven is a place in the national park that hosts over 100 species of Golden Monkey and bamboo plantation. Before colonial times, it was the home of gods and all tribes used to bring their harvests to offer prayers to the gods for good health, fertility and rain.

Bishubeho says this all changed when the colonists evaded Africa and introduced Christianity.

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According to Bishubeho, the knowledge was passed down to him from his ancestors adding that people will benefit more from reviving their culture.

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James Ndayizeye, a Mutwa porter at Mgahinga Gorilla National Park says he heard about Kwijuru from his parents and grandparents who used to live in the forest.

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However, the in charge of Mgahinga Gorilla National Park, Moses Turinawe says the activity is exciting and will help to preserve culture. He said all age groups can manage to participate in the activity.

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