Heritage

Cultural Symbols & Heritage Sites

The symbols of Lango identity and the places that hold our history.

Heritage Sites

Lira's stadium, named after Olympic champion John Akii-Bua.

Heritage Sites

A monument marking the geographic centre of Uganda.

Cultural Symbols

Every Lango clan keeps its own prohibitions; a few clans are named after the animal they protect.

Cultural Symbols

The supreme god of traditional Lango belief, and the places and objects that carry his name.

Heritage Sites

The lakes and papyrus wetlands on the southern edge of Lango: fishing, birdlife and quiet scenery.

Heritage Sites

A meeting place in Lira, used for cultural events and gatherings.

Heritage Sites

A massive rock formation rising above the landscape at Lira, one of the city's best-known landmarks.

Heritage Sites

The birthplace of Dr. Milton Obote at Akokoro in Apac, a national heritage site.

Cultural Symbols

Every man had a tune of his own on the war whistle, and nobody else could play it.