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Exhibition for Cultural Enterprises officially launched at the National Theatre.

2 October 2024, 5:15 pm

By Ronald Ssemagonja

As one of the activities to climax the International Tourism Day which was held last week in Kasese district, The Cross-Cultural Foundation of Uganda has organized an exhibition for cultural enterprises where various cultural outfits, dances among others have been exhibited at the national theater in Kampala. today. During the launch, the executive director of Uganda National Cultural Centre, Francis Peter Ojeede, has applauded The Cross-Cultural Foundation of Uganda (CCFU) for taking lead in organizing such a remarkable historical cultural event. “As a guest of honour I’m happy for the good relationship we are having with the CCFU. We have to talk about transfer of knowledge and heritage. You can only be alive to transform it because you need to learn it and give it to another person.” he said.

The executive director continued to plead to the exhibitors from various parts of the country such as Eastern Region, Western Region, Central Region, etc. to remain alive since it is the only way they will be able to use the heritage and cultural facilities. “What we are trying to do here is to keep our heritage, the things that we should never lose and I’m very excited that you’re doing this. The National Theatre is one of the monuments we need to keep. I rather die than for the national theatre to be destroyed” he confirmed. During the exhibition tour, by the executive director, exhibitors expressed issues that need attention from the concerned authorities especially from government. He promised to raise them to the institutions responsible.

The representative for the executive director of The-Cross Cultural Foundation of Uganda, Simon Musasizi, in his remarks, highlighted the advantages of culture and also listed what they have so far been able to do. “We have heritage clubs in secondary schools across the country where young people meet and they discuss about their cultural resources within that community. We also work with national curriculum development centre to make sure that culture is integrated within our curriculum” he said. Musasizi added that they have been supporting communities to make sure that they can demonstrate culture and bring food to the table. “The new approach we are looking forward at is that heritage can solve issues of climate change” he said. According to him, the funds are available to cater for climate change and heritage advocacy. This event is ending on 3rd at Kampala Capital City Authority Mayor’s Palour and attendance is by invite.

Executive director Uganda National Cultural Centre, Mr Francis Peter Ojeede, touring around the stalls. (Photos by Ronald Ssemagonja)