Empaako tradition of the Batooro, Banyoro, Batuku, Batagwenda and Banyabindi of western Uganda

UNESCO: List of Intangible Cultural Heritage in Need of Urgent Safeguarding - 2013
URL: www.unesco.org/culture/ich/USL...
Description: Empaako is a naming system practised by communities in Uganda, where children receive one of twelve names shared across the communities during a ceremony presided over by the clan head and relatives. Addressing a person by her or his Empaako name is an affirmation of social identity and unity and a declaration of affection, respect, honour or love, which can defuse tension. The transmission of Empaako has dropped dramatically due to a general decline in appreciation of traditional culture.
Country(ies): Uganda
© 2013 by Engabu Za Tooro (EZT)
Duration: 00:09:50 - Support: DVD (0090400019)