UDS recently celebrated the wedding of
long-time library volunteer Peter Kagoda and his bride Fatuma Birungi. Peter is well-known man in the community, and very popular, and so it was quite a
crowd of UDS staff, relatives and friends who joined together on a colourful,
romantic day.
It all took place in Kamuli on Saturday
25 August. According to Ugandan tradition, in the morning Peter’s bride was
first introduced at her parent’s home. This is when the bride-price formalities
were carried out.. the traditional
payment from Peter’s family to that of his wife-to-be.
The wedding ceremony was held at 3.30 pm at Kamuli Pentecostal Church, already
jammed with guests who had been enjoying music from a number of choirs.
As the bride and groom arrived at the church the guests ululated, and
danced as they sang wedding songs.
And there was of course a reception to
follow..
We all wish the bride and groom a happy
life together.
