The Bugisu Cultural Institution has intensified efforts to promote cultural education and school tourism by encouraging schools to interact directly with the Umukuka of Bugisu, His Highness Jude Mike Mudoma, as part of nurturing cultural awareness and heritage among young learners.
Speaking to this publication, the spokesperson of the Bugisu Cultural Institution, Mr. Steven Masiga, said the institution considers schools key partners in preserving and promoting the rich cultural heritage of the Bamasaaba people. He noted that educational visits to the cultural institution provide learners with a unique opportunity to appreciate their history, values, traditions, and leadership structures.
“Our goal is to promote school tourism and cultural learning by opening our doors to schools and allowing learners to interact with His Highness the Umukuka. Such engagements help instill pride in our heritage and prepare the younger generation to become custodians of our culture,” Masiga said.
On Thursday, Nakoloke Royal Primary School paid a courtesy visit to the Umukuka at the Bugisu Cultural Institution. The learners, accompanied by their teachers and school administrators, presented a variety of gifts to His Highness as a sign of respect and appreciation for his leadership and commitment to cultural preservation.
During the visit, the pupils were taken through the history of the Bamasaaba people, the significance of the Imbalu cultural institution, and the role of cultural leadership in fostering unity and development within the community.
His Highness Jude Mike Mudoma commended the school for prioritizing cultural education and encouraged other schools across the region and beyond to embrace similar initiatives that connect learners with their cultural roots.