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Behind the Scenes at the 44th Maragoli Cultural Festival
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Behind the Scenes at the 44th Maragoli Cultural Festival

Exploring the event's splendor of dance, handcrafts, and rites of passage

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Jan 06, 2024
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As l got off the boda-boda at the gate to the Mbale Municipal Grounds, the loudspeaker blared Maragoli traditional music, setting the perfect mood for the day ahead. 

I had been looking forward to this day, and it had come: December 26, 2023. I was here to attend the annual Maragoli Cultural …

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