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Tobong'u Lore: The Turkana tourism and cultural festival

Mon, 17 Aug

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Lodwar Town

The word Tobong’u Lore meaning ‘coming home’ or ‘welcome back home’ in the Turkana native language, serves as an initiative by the community to bring unity and peace.The Tobong’u Lore festival is characterized by a colourful and flamboyant dress code.

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Time & Location

17 Aug 2020, 19:00 – 23 Aug 2020, 22:20

Lodwar Town, Lodwar Town, Kenya

About the event

 

1. Cultural dress codes

The Tobong’u Lore festival is characterized by a colourful and flamboyant dress code. The participants come dressed in traditional attire and accessories. The women come decked out in traditional beaded necklaces, bangles, beaded belts and earrings. The men come dressed in flamboyant headgear, traditional clothes and special anklets.

 

2. Activities

The festival is also marked by interesting and interactive activities. People dance and sing traditional songs which make it more fun. Turkana traditional dances are usually lively so you are bound to enjoy yourself. As the festival proceeds, you get to watch different performances such as skits and musicals that entertain and pass important messages to the audience.

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