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Kuhamahama Arts Movement Book Launch

Story · January 6, 2026 · 1 min read

Kuhamahama Arts Movement Book Launch

The 11th Batalo Dance Fest launched the Kuhamahama Arts Movement book, documenting the musicians, dances, instruments, clan leaders, myths and stories of Bunyole in Butaleja District. Writer: Roland Byagaba. Editor: Mable Amuron.

The 11th Edition of Batalo Dance Festival 2025 featured the Kuhamahama Art Movement Book Launch, a groundbreaking publication documenting the cultural richness of Bunyole culture in Butaleja District.

Launched on 13th December 20252. At Batalo East Creative Center, Kachonga, Bufujja Town Council, Mumayinja / Butaleja District

The book explores:

    • Old to New: A Changing African Society And Culture.

    • Bunyole Musicians, music,and dances 

    • Local instruments

    •  Clan heads & spiritual leaders

    • Cultural myths, stories, and historical practices

    • Batalo East’s fusion approach in preserving and reimagining culture

    • History of Batalo East and Kuhamahama Arts Movement

    • Batalo East Creativet Center and more.

Writer: Roland Byagaba
Editor: Mable Amuron

 

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