Oh Uganda , May God uphold you
We lay our future in thy hands
United free
For liberty
Together we'll always stand
- THE UGANDA NATIONAL ANTHEM
So.... we totally crashed a wedding/introduction. The manager of our organization new this couple, be we did not. We were the ONLY muzungus
(white people) at the introduction. In Uganda, before a wedding, couples have to have an introduction. The women has to formally introduce her future husband to her family and friends. It is definitely a cultural experience for sure. In Uganda they still par a bride price as well. So at an introduction, most women's family receives farm animals, money, or other types of extravagant gifts for her bride price.
When you attend an introduction, you must dress in traditional African attire. So.... that is what we did , and here are some pictures for you to enjoy.
Saying hello to the family
Samantha and I in our African dresses
Abigail speaking on our behalf
All of us looking so smart :-)
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