Orunyege-Ntogoro

It is a courtship dance that involves the use of rattles (ebinyege) and rings (entogoro) to produce rhythmic sounds and movements.

The dance is performed by young men and women who seek to attract and impress potential partners for marriage.

[7] The dance dates back to the pre-colonial era when the Bunyoro and Tooro kingdoms were powerful and influential in the region.

The male dancers wear shorts and shirts, and tie rattles (ebinyege) made of dried gourds or calabashes on their legs.

The female dancers wear long skirts and blouses, and tie rings (entogoro) made of beads or cowrie shells on their waists.

The dance is led by a master of ceremonies (omukama), who sings and chants praises and jokes to the dancers and the audience.