Lango Paramount Chief Urges Clan Leaders to Preserve Traditional Culture

The Paramount Chief of the Lango Cultural Foundation, "Won Nyaci" Dr. Eng. Michael Moses Odongo Okune has called on Lango clan leaders to preserve and promote the community’s traditional culture, food, dances and indigenous knowledge. He was speaking during the enthronement of "Awitong" Afande Robert Okello as the new head of the Oyima Ngila Clan. Won Nyaci Odongo Okune says cultural practices such as the traditional rain dance literally known as “myelo kot,” and indigenous healing knowledge are at risk of disappearing. He urged clan leaders "Owitong" to revive and promote these traditions to preserve Lango heritage and improve community livelihoods. Solomon Okabo reports from Lango.