The family life of a Ugandan family is all held together by the father, or male, who is dominant to the women. Around the age of six years old, if they can afford it, the children will begin going to school. The child continues to go to school until they are 20 years old and then can move onto a university if that is what they choose. Children are responsible for taking care of children that are younger than them so that their parents can work. Therefore, many children develop a sense of responsibility very quickly.
Early marriages are seen very commonly in this culture. Almost 50% of women are married before they turn eighteen and it is not uncommon to have twelve or thirteen year old children getting married. The father chooses the man for her daughter and in turn gets a “bride price” such as money, cattle or land. The women have no say in who they are going to marry.
Dating is very group oriented and there should never be any physical contact in public.
Recreation of Uganda is usually going to friend’s house for meals or football (soccer). Especially for teenagers, many create football teams to play games and enjoy the social aspect of it. Many adult males go to bars or clubs for recreation activities while the women stay home with the children. If you are going to Uganda as a tourist, it is always fun to go on a safari and see the “Big Five”. Uganda is known for their diverse animals and beautiful views. There are also many hikes that are neat such as Mount Elgon. If you have any further questions on which organization has the best Safaris or where Mount Elgon is located, please contact me through the “Contact” page.
Uganda has many of the same holidays such as Christmas and Easter. Some holidays that are specific for Uganda are NRM day (Uganda’s nationals political party) on January 26, IDD (Muslim holiday) which changes dates depending on the moon, Hero’s day on June 9, and on October 9 it’s Uganda’s Independence day. Uganda is filled with many traditions such as dancing, holidays and parties! Many of the tribes have certain specific dances to celebrate achievements as a tribe or history. Uganda is a culture that is very tribal and focused on family.
Early marriages are seen very commonly in this culture. Almost 50% of women are married before they turn eighteen and it is not uncommon to have twelve or thirteen year old children getting married. The father chooses the man for her daughter and in turn gets a “bride price” such as money, cattle or land. The women have no say in who they are going to marry.
Dating is very group oriented and there should never be any physical contact in public.
Recreation of Uganda is usually going to friend’s house for meals or football (soccer). Especially for teenagers, many create football teams to play games and enjoy the social aspect of it. Many adult males go to bars or clubs for recreation activities while the women stay home with the children. If you are going to Uganda as a tourist, it is always fun to go on a safari and see the “Big Five”. Uganda is known for their diverse animals and beautiful views. There are also many hikes that are neat such as Mount Elgon. If you have any further questions on which organization has the best Safaris or where Mount Elgon is located, please contact me through the “Contact” page.
Uganda has many of the same holidays such as Christmas and Easter. Some holidays that are specific for Uganda are NRM day (Uganda’s nationals political party) on January 26, IDD (Muslim holiday) which changes dates depending on the moon, Hero’s day on June 9, and on October 9 it’s Uganda’s Independence day. Uganda is filled with many traditions such as dancing, holidays and parties! Many of the tribes have certain specific dances to celebrate achievements as a tribe or history. Uganda is a culture that is very tribal and focused on family.