Social:Kiwumulo Cave
Kiwumulo Cave, also known as Kalaya Cave, is a cultural site located in Ssese islands, Kalangala district, Uganda.[1][2] The cave is believed to be the origin to over 50 clans of Buganda Kingdom.[3] The Kalaya cave is owned by Jjaja Kiwumulo or Semuggala.[4][5] The cave is for the Nkima (Monkey) clan, which is one of the 52 clans in Buganda.[4]
Background
The cave serves as a haven for local residents seeking relaxation, prayer, and a closer connection to god, often indulging in alcohol and tobacco.[4] This site also functions as a traditional shrine, hosting various cultural ceremonies held by different clans.[3] It is believed that the cave serves as the final resting place for ancestral spirits.[3] It is also believed to be a healing place and the cave has two openings with the small one as an exit and the big one as an entrance into the caves.[5]
Artifacts
The cave houses a collection of traditional items like spears, calabashes, and bark cloth. The cave keeps the fire alive inside both during the day and night.[4][5]
See also
- Masaka District
- Lutoboka Central Forest Reserve
References
- ↑ Steadfastsafaris (2019-02-04). "Memorable encounter of sweet experiences at Ssese Islands - Steadfast safaris" (in en-US). https://steadfastsafaris.com/memorable-encounter-of-sweet-experiences-at-kalangala-islands/.
- ↑ Myuganda (2019-05-20). "Why you need to visit Ssese Islands in Kalangala district | My Uganda" (in en-US). https://www.myuganda.co.ug/why-you-need-to-visit-ssese-islands-in-kalangala-district/.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 "Art and Craft" (in en). https://www.sinyaland.com/copy-of-storytelling.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 "Magical night on island resort" (in en). 2021-01-05. https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/lifestyle/travel/magical-night-on-island-resort-1722070.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 "Ssese Islands Official Website, Traveler Information & Guide" (in en-US). https://www.sseseislands.net/.
External links
- World Bank Group (2015-03-19). "World Bank Document". https://documents1.worldbank.org/curated/zh/134711468302081848/pdf/E46360V30AFR0E00Box385460B00PUBLIC0.pdf.
- BABRA BALUNGI (2016-10-10). "Post-Harvest Handling Technologies and Maize Farmers’ Income in Mid-West Uganda, Masindi and Kiryandongo Districts". https://utamu.ac.ug/docs/research/studentresearch/masters/dissertations/POST-HARVEST%20HANDLING%20TECHNOLOGIES%20AND%20MAIZE%20FARMERS%D1%82%D0%90%D0%A9%20INCOME%20IN%20MID-WEST%20UGANDA.pdf.
- "Ssese Islands Excursion". https://www.africanwildernesstours.com/ssese-islands-excursion/.
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