🇺🇬 Uganda
🥁 Cultural & heritage
🏆 #1 Festival in Uganda
Empango
Coronation anniversary celebration of the Toro Kingdom
When
September 12 · annually
Next: Saturday, 12 Sep 2026
Duration
1 day
Where
Uganda
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Where it happens
A cultural festival celebrating the coronation anniversary of the Omukama (King) of Toro. The celebration includes traditional dances, royal drums, storytelling, and feasting. The main ceremony takes place at the Karuzika Royal Palace in Fort Portal.
How it's celebrated
Royal processions, traditional dances, drumming ceremonies, feasting
The culture
Traditional foods
millet bread
roasted meat
local brew
Attire
Traditional Toro royal regalia and cultural dress
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Last updated 19 Jul 2026.