Attend the Festival
One Saturday. All of Teso.
Saturday, 24 October 2026 · Kololo Ceremonial Grounds, Kampala
Signature Experiences
Six Experiences, One Festival Day
The “Akurut” Culinary Village
Traditional Teso delicacies — Asis (sweet potato bread), Atapa (millet bread), and Ebeele (smoked beef in g-nut paste) — served with live demonstrations of traditional cooking methods.
The Ajosi & Akogo Dance Off
A competitive showcase of Teso folk dances, with troupes from different districts going head-to-head to draw participation from the grassroots.
Emaali Innovation Hub
An exhibition space for local artisans working in pottery, basketry, and black-smithing, with masterclasses where visitors can learn basic weaving or beadwork.
Teso Heritage Trail
A digital and physical walk-through gallery using photography and artifacts to trace the Iteso story from migration to the modern era.
The Emorimor Gala Dinner
A high-level evening fundraising segment, featuring a silent auction of Teso-inspired contemporary art and crafts.
“Eipone Loka Iteso” Fashion Show
A runway event blending traditional bark cloth and animal-print aesthetics with modern fashion trends.
Venue
Getting There
Kololo Ceremonial Grounds sits in the heart of Kampala — an open-air venue across the paved grounds and lawns, with the festival unfolding outdoors from the day’s first experiences through to the Emorimor Gala Dinner at night.
The festival runs open-air across Kololo’s paved grounds and lawns — dress for a day (and evening) outdoors.
Gate times and the full running order will be announced closer to the date.
A family-friendly daytime programme moves into the ticketed Emorimor Gala Dinner in the evening.
Accessibility provisions are being finalised — details to be confirmed.
ATTEND
There’s More to Emaali Than One Day
Behind the festival stands a longer story — a movement to preserve Teso heritage and build a lasting home for its culture. Join it as a partner, or support the legacy directly.
Date
Saturday, 24 October 2026
Venue
Kololo Ceremonial Grounds, Kampala
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