The Festival
Our Heritage, Our Future
Celebrating Heritage, Building a Legacy
The Story
A home for Teso's heritage
The Teso community is rich in history, art, and traditional wisdom. Yet the absence of a centralized cultural hub has long limited the preservation and systematic promotion of this heritage. The Emaali Cultural Festival is conceived as a flagship event to bridge this gap, bringing the heart of Teso to the capital city.
“Bringing the heart of Teso to the capital city.”
By celebrating the Emaali — the industrious and creative spirit of the Iteso people — the festival serves as both a cultural showcase and a strategic fundraising vehicle for long-term community infrastructure.
Its rallying identity, Ikon Ikoku Eyauni, anchors a celebration that is at once cultural, touristic, and developmental — a single Saturday built to carry Teso's heritage into its future.
Hon. Charles Eweku, Minister for Tourism, Teso Kingdom, speaks to press ahead of the Emaali Cultural Festival.
Objectives
What the Festival sets out to do
01
Cultural Preservation
To showcase and document Iteso traditions, music, and language for the younger generation and the wider public.
02
Infrastructure Development
To raise funds for a comprehensive feasibility study for a Teso Cultural Centre and the erection of a landmark cultural monument.
03
Social Impact
To honour the creativity of the Emaali Producer by mobilizing resources to construct a decent residential shelter for them.
04
Strategic Expansion
To establish a blueprint for satellite cultural festivals across various districts within the Teso region.
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Experience it in person
The Festival is one Saturday at Kololo — six signature experiences, one shared heritage. Join us, or help build what comes next.
Date
Saturday, 24 October 2026
Venue
Kololo Ceremonial Grounds, Kampala
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