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NOMINATION OF EMPAAKO TRADITION FOR W~~.~.Q~~}~~~~.P?JIPNON THE LIST OF INTANGIBLE CULTURAL HERITAGE IN NEED OF URGENT SAFEGUARDING 2012

DOCUMENTS OF REQUEST FROM STAKEHOLDERS

Documents Pages

1. Letter of request form Tooro Kingdom 2 2. Letter of request from Bunyoro Kitara Kingdom 3 3. Statement of request from Banyabindi Community 4 4. Statement of request from Batagwenda Community 9

5. Minute extracts /resolutions from local government councils a) Kyenjojo District counciL 18 b) Kabarole District Council 19 c) Kyegegwa District Council 20 d) Ntoroko District Council 21 e) Kamwenge District Council 22

6. Statement of request from Area Member of Ugandan Parliament 23

7. Letters of request from institutions, NOO's, Associations & Companies a) Kabarole Research & Resource Centre 24 b) Mountains of the Moon University 25 c) Human Rights & Democracy Link 28 d) Rural Association Development Network 29 e) Modrug Uganda Association Ltd 34 f) Runyoro - Rutooro Foundation 38 g) Joint Effort to Save the Environment (JESE) .40 h) Foundation for Rural Development (FORUD) .41 i) Centre of African Christian Studies (CACISA) 42 j) Voice of Tooro FM 101 43 k) Better FM 44 1) Tooro Elders Forum (Isaazi) 46 m) Kibasi Elders Association 48 n) DAJ Communication Ltd 50 0) Elder Adonia Bafaaki Apuuli (Aged 94) 51 8. Statements of Area Senior Cultural Artists a) Kiganlbo Araali 52 b) Master Kalezi Atwoki 53

9. Request Statement from Students & Youth Associations a) St. Leo's College Kyegobe Student Cultural Association 54 b) Fort Portal Institute of Commerce Student's Cultural Association 57 c) Fort Portal School of Clinical Officers Banyoro, Batooro Union 59

10. List of individual contribution to nomination and safeguarding 64 11. The list of Empaako Nomination Committee 67 12. Engabu Za Tooro Membership list as a facilitating institution 69

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UNESCO Ihte>n.'nhlc Hprit;:,c'p Section 75732 Paris CEDEX 15 FFV\NCE

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RE: !\lOMINATION OF EMPAAKO ORAL TRADITION FOR lNSCHIPTION ON UNESCO's OF INTANGIBLE CULTURAL HEHJTAGE IN NEED OR URGENT SAFEGUARDING.

The inctiee'n') communities of Toom are bearer; of trnpa,3Ko Lradition

the It,ntTrlnm 'p;:,r!p,'ch,n and on behalf of the we have rnrrn;c·r! consent in the nomination of r:ffl[Jd,~,<.[J tradition for UNESCO's on the iist of

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(I0le with concern the threats ,m,nn,-T;:]"T hpnr;:,p,p which gives us a sense of identity and we are committed to out sareglJardl measures and in the future.

In the service of Rukirabasaija Omukama

-~ Wensles Stephen Rwakijuma Nyabongo Rev. Richard Baguma;.\dyeeri

REGEI\ITTOORO KINGDOM REGENT TOORO KINGDOM Rec;u ClT I CIH 11TH

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OFFICE OF THE PRIME MINISTER P.0. BOX 8, HOIMA TEL: 039-2841216/0704735200/0772360167 E-MAIL: [email protected]

Our Ref: BKKlPM/2012 Date: 28/03/2012

THE HEAD UNESCO INTANGIBLE HERITAGE SECTION 75732 PARIS CEDEX 15 FRANCE

Dear Sir 1 Madam,

RE: NOMINATION OF EMPAAKO ORAL TRADITION FOR INSCRIPTION

I am writing on behalf of the Rukurato (The Supreme Council) of Bunyoro Kitara Kingdom, which convened and resolved that the EMPAAKO ORAL TRADITION should be inscribed on the list of UNESCO INTANGIBLE HERITAGE as deserving to be safeguarded for the present and future generations. This is a cultural value that highlights the identity and indigenous characteristics of the people of Bunyoro - Kitara Kingdom and indeed the neighboring regions.

We look forward for your cooperation.

In His Majesty's Service,

R'v. Kyaligonza Katiikiro of Bunyoro Kitara Kingdom (BACDET) Requ CLT I CIH 11TH C/O: P.O.BOX 187, KASESE Le 09 MAl 2012

UNESCO Intangible Heritage Section 75732 Paris CEDX 15, France

Dear Sir / Madam,

RE: NOMINATION Of EMPAAKO TRADITION FOR UNESCO'S INSCRIPTION ON THE LIST OF INTANGIBLE CUtTURAL HERITAGE IN NEED OF URGENT - SAFEGUARDING

We, the representatives of lBanyabindi Community - Uganda, confirm that we are bearers of Empaako tradition and we hereby nominate the tradition for UNESCO's inscription on the list of intangible cultural heritage in need of urgent safeguarding.

We provided free, prior and informed consent and fully participated in the nomination.

Realizing the cultural need to safeguard our threatened Empaako Tradition, we commit ourselves to do our best to implement the proposed safeguarding measures today and in the future.

fOR GOD AND MY COUNTRY

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25th Jan. 2012

UNESCO Intangible Heritage Section, / C!H / 75732 Paris CEDEX 15, France Le

Dear Sir/Madam,

Re: Nomination of Empaako Tradition for UNESCO's Inscription on the list of Intangible Cultural Heritage in Need of Urgent Safeguarding.

We, the Abatagwenda community affirm that we are the bearers and custodians of Empaako tradition by birth and ancestry and with the mission to safeguard our cultural identity and heritage do hereby confirm that we gave free, prior and informed consent and fully participated in the nomination of Empaako tradition for UNESCO's inscription on the list of intangible cultural heritage in need of urgent safeguard 2012.

Realizing the critical need to safeguard our threatened Empaako tradition, we commit our selves to do our best to implement the proposed safeguarding measures, today and in the future. fOR GOD AND MY COUNTRY

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N° ...... "7... Telephone G/line: +256483422326 KYENJOJO DISTRICT CAO's Office: +256 700 570644 LOCAL GOVERNMENT CFO's Mob: +256 772 638679 D/Engineer's Office: +256 772 960609 P. O. BOX 1002 DDHS's Office: +256 702 587838 KYENJOJO FAX: +256483422842 Date: 23th March 2012 OFFICE OF THE DISTRICT SPEAKER In any correspondence concerning This subject please quote: CR.212/6

KYENJOJO DISTRICT MINUTE EXTRACT

Subject: Min KJD COU 32 ~) 02/2011/2012 PRESENTATION AND RESOLUTION ON PRESERVATION OF EMPAAKO CULTURE FOR BATOORO /BANYORO.

The presentation on Empaako nomination for UNESCO's inscription was rnade by Msgr Fr. Peter Kumaraki and Mr. Stephen Rwagweri to Kyenjojo District Council on 28/02/2012.

After deliberation on the presentation (Empaako nomination and preservation). Hon. Ruth Katabarwa moved a motion to support the nomination. Hon. Kalyegira Joseph and others seconded the motion and the nomination was unanimously=ggQ2!~,gQYS;()llncil. iF .. 'h., •• -- •..•-., -,.. , .. ,.".,- - "-, _•., .•-. "·_';;;:";;:';._i7"'n''';Cz_n_'"·"_._.,,",,,,,''·''_. .~,.,.'~''"''''_ "., V

Hon. K Silver Atwoki Kajumba Enid DISTRICT SPEAKER/ KYENJOJO CLERK TO COUNCIL /KYENJOJO

Date: ... Date:...... \ , MINUTE EXTRACT OF KABAROLE DISTRICT COUNCIL SITTING OF 28 TH FEBRUARY 2012 AT MUCWA CHAMBERS:

MIN.KAB.CQU.69/12. PRESENTATION OF THE NOMINATION OF EMPAAKO TRADITION FOR UNESCO'S INSCRIPTION ON THE LIST OF INTANGIBLE CULTURAL HERITAGE IN NEED OF URGENT SAFE GUARDING SEEKING COUNCil RESOLUTION.

The presentation was made by Msgr. Peter Kumaraki and Mr. Stephen Rwagweri, officials of Engabu la Tooro. It went as follows: -

The Banyoro Batooro communities, with the technical facilitation of Engabu la Tooro, are currently nominating Empaako Tradition for UNESCO's inscription on the list of intangible Cultural Heritage in need of urgent safeguarding. The process of nomination include; identification, survey and inventorying the element, filling the form and mobilizing concerned communities to express their request to UNESCO through declaration statements and resolutions of their cultural, social and political institutions.

As a Primary mover community, about 30 Tooro Clans has so far submitted their statements signed by hundreds of members of each Clan. These are followed by elders, groups, youths and students Cultural Associations.

The benefit of inscription among others include; UNESCO raising the visibility and profile of the Cultural elements to international level, and funding Cultural groups and organizations to implement programmes based on the meaning of the element from a renewable period of If years.

The officials therefore, requested the District Council as an internationally recognized centre of people's voice to pass a resolution in support and as part of nominating entities.

Hon. Businge Prosper, Councillor West Division, Fort-Portal Municipality thanked officials of Engabu la Tooro on behalf of Council that what had .be~n.pre~ented was good for the society. He thus requested for Council's ~~trst>approval, which was seconded by Hon. Kagaba Joshua and Hon. Rwabuhinga Richard.

wan <:J: essy Smart CLERK TO COUNCIL C/Man's Office: +256-772-894170 CAO's Office: +256-772-480054 ...... ·· .. ·.. ·.... ·.. ·..IffEGEGWA DISTRICT Speaker's Office: +256-779-814324 LOCAL GOVERNMENT Clerk to Council 0772/0702682426 P. O. BOX 99, THE REPUBLIC OF UGANDA KYEGEGWA OFfICE OF THE DISTRICT SPEAKER

In case of any correspondence Concerning this please quote: eR 212/6 Date: 26th March, 2012

DISTRICT COUNCIL MINUTE EXTRACT

SUBJECT: PRESERVATION OF EMPAKO CULTURE FOR BATOORO & BANYORO

A presentation on the preservation of Empako culture for Batooro & Banyoro for UNESCO inscription was made to Kyegegwa district council on i h March, 2012 by Mr. Rwagweri Stephen.

After deliberations on the presentation of Empako nominations, the motion to adopt the Empako nomination was moved by Hon. Abundinabo Jacinta District councillor representing Kyegegwa town council and was seconded by Hon. Nalongo Jane District councillor representing Ruyonza/Mpara Sub Counties, the motion was unanimously carried under Min: KGDC 99/03/2011/2012 DISTRICT SPEAKER

.... KYEGEGWA DISTRICT LOCAL GOV'T . Hon. Rugumayo alega J ~O.Box 99, Kyegegwa amara James DISTRICT SPEAKER CLERK TO COUNCIL

Date: Date: MINUTE EXTRACT OF NTOROKO DISTRICT COUNCIL SITTING OF 21 sT MARCH, 2012 AT KIBUUKU DISTRICT HEADQUARTERS:

CM/33/03/2012. PRESENTATION OF THE NOMINATION OF EMPAAKO TRADITION FOR UNESCO'S INSCRIPTION OF THE LIST OF INTENGIBLE CULTURAL HERITAGE IN NEED OF URGENT SAFE GUARDING SEEKING COUNCIL RESOLUTION.

The presentation was made by Mr. Stephen Rwangweri, official of Engabu Za Tooro. It was as follows:-

The Banyoro Batooro communities, with the technical facilitation of Engabu Za Tooro, are currently nominating Empaako Tradition for UNESCO's inscription on the list of intangible Cultural Heritage in need ofurgent safeguarding. The process of nomination include; identification, survey and inventorying the element, filling the form and Il10bilizing concerned communities to exp:'~ss their request to UNESCO through declaration statements and resolutions of their cultural, social and political institutions.

The officials therefore, requested the District Council as an internationally recognized centre of people's voice to pass a resolution in support and as part of nominating entities.

Hon. Musoke Justus the District Vice Chairperson, thanked the officer of Engabu Za Tooro on behalfCouncil that what had been presented was good for the society. He thus requestr,':l for Council's unanimous approval, which was seconded by Hon. Kayondo B. Wilson and Hon. Kahigwa Edward representing Council.

Tern e etty tinisa Bamutana John DISTRICT SPEAKER for: CLERKT TO COUNCIL THE REPULlC OF UGANDA KAMWENGE DISTRICT LOCAL GOVERNNIENT OFFICE OF COUNCIL SECRETARIAT

P.O. BOX 1408, KAMWENGE Office Tel: 0774985303, Email [email protected] Website: www.kamwenge.go.ug

MINUTE EXTRACT OF COUNCIL HELD ON 5TH APRIL, 2012 IN EDUCATION BOARDROOM

Min 41/COU/2011/2012: Nomination of Batagwenda Empaako tradition as a cultural heritage for UNESCO'S inscription.

The concept paper on the above subject matter was presented by Mr. Stephen Rwagweri Director Engabu za Tooro.

He informed council that UNESCO in 2000 passed a law to protect culture as an intangible heritage and in 2003 there was a conference which embraced it.

In 2009 Uganda ratified the law. The purpose of the law was to protect and promote intangible culture heritage.

However, he said Districts in which people who observe "Empaako" as part of their culture live; have to express interest and consent. He said four Districts which include Bundibujo, Ntoroko, Kabarole and Kyenjojo have already approved Empaako culture tradition for UNESCO inscription.

After discussion of the concept paper, Hon Tumuhimbise John moved a motion for council to approve Empaako tradition culture for Batagwenda community and other people who observe it as an intangible culture heritage for UNESCO's inscription and was unanimously seconded.

Resolution:

Kamwenge District council approved Empaako tradition as an intangible culture heritage for UNESCO's inscription.

PREPARED BY: APPROVED BY:

Twebaze Gerald

CLERK TO COUNCIL DISTRICT SPEAKER

Mission: To provide coordinated delivery ofservices focusing on notional and locol priorities for development ofthe people ofKamwenge. 6th/march/2012

UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage 75732 Paris CEDEX 15 France

Dear Sir/Madam

Re: Nomination of Empaako Tradition for UNESCO's Inscription on the List of Intangible Cultural Heritage In Need of Urgent Safeguarding.

I and most ofmy constituents I represent in Uganda Parliament are bearers ofEmpaako Tradition. This is to confirm therefore that we gave free, prior and informed consent and fully participated in the nomination ofEmpaako Tradition for UNESCO's inscription on the list ofIntangible Cultural Heritage in Need ofUrgent Safeguarding.

Realising the critical need to safeguard our threatened Empaako tradition, we commit ourselves to do our best to implement the proposed safeguarding measures today and in the future.

For God and My Country.

Yours Faithful

1 x Ruhunda Fort Portal Municipality loth March 2012

UNESCO 757342 Paris Cedex15, France Intangible cultural Heritage Section

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Kabarole Research and Resource Center (KRC) is Non Governmental Organization (NGO) founded in 1996 with a mission ofimproving lives through meaningful development programs as defined by the people in broad participatory processes.

We have given free, prior and informed consent and actively participated in the process ofnominating the Empaako Tradition_and do hereby support Tradition that it gets inscribed as one ofthe cultural elements highly treasured by people in Tooro and others who treasure the element.

As an organization, we actively participated in the mobilization ofthe people for the nomination by sponsoring radio programs, providing a vehicle and fuel for transportation needs and 300,000 Ug Shs contribution to the planning ofthe festival ceremony on J\1arch 23,2012 and March 24,2012.

Vle do support the nomination ofthe element believing that cultural identity is a tool to !1CttioEal development.

Kind Regards <~

Julius MWANGA EXECUTIVE DJRECTOH KABAROLE RES:EARCH AND RESOURCE CENTRE (I<.RC) Mountains of the Moon University CENTRE OF AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT STUDIES P. O. Box 837, Fort Portal, Uganda. TeI: + 256775430081 Website: www.mmu.ac.ug. Email: engabiranolal.mmu.ac.ug. museumassociation0),yahoo.com

Regu ClT / :i / 16/03/2012 UNESCO Intangible Heritage Section, Le 9 MAl 75732 Paris CEDEX 15, N° •••••• t:::!:J 'NI','\J i,) " .. " .. FRANCE

Dear Sir,

RE: Nomination of Empako Tradition for UNESCO's Inscription on the list of Intangible Cultural Heritage in Need of Urgent Safeguarding.

We, the Community of Mountains of the Moon University affirm that we are the bearers and custodians of Empako tradition by birth and ancestry and with the mission to safeguard our cultural identity and heritage do hereby confirm that we gave free, prior and informed consent and fully participated in the nomination of Empako tradition for UNSCO's inscription on the list of intangible cultural heritage in need of Urgent safeguard 2012.

Realizing the critical need to safeguard our threatened Empako tradition, we commit our selves to do our best to implement the proposed safeguarding measures, today and in future.

FOR GOD AND MY COUNTRY

Signed \\J ~vari;~·~~~~;~~~ \\)~ ..

Coordinator MMU-Center for African Development Studies. Signed,

P.O.BOX 870 FORT PORTAL, H/ITH UGANDA. Tel: +256-483-427107 Mob: +256-772-463522 Le 09 MAl e-Mail: [email protected] URL W\~VW.• rHle-atr·IC21.OlrP

20th December 2011 To the Chairperson Empaako Nomination committee P.o. Box 886 Fort Portal

Dear Monsqnor Peter Kumaraki,

RE: CONTRIBUTION TOWARDS FACILITATION FOR MOBILIZATION FOR NOMINATION OF THE EMPAAKO TRADITION FOR UNESCO INSCRPTION ON THE LIST OF INTANGIBLE CULTURAL HERITAGE IN NEED OF URGENT SAFE GUARDING.

Owing to the significance ofthe nomination exercise to the development ofour cultural heritage in the region, RIDE- AFRICA will sponsor one hour weekly radio talk shows for three months on life FM beginning from Thursday 22nd December 2011 up to 23 rd February 2012. Please give us the weekly reports on the discussions for our records and documentation

Yours tailthhIlly

Rukidi Sam Executive Director Requ ClT / CIH /ITH th ~~~~;;l Date: 13 January 2012 Le i 09 In Any Correspondence On L_.~J This Subiect Please Ouote: CR/O1/2012 N° \iV'" .~•• v.."-A .

The UNESCO Intangible Heritage Section, 75732 Paris ZEDEX 15, France.

Dear Sir /Madam,

RE: NOMINATION OF EMPAAKO ORAL TRADITION FOR UNESCO's INSCRIPTION AND DECLARATION TO BE ON THE LIST OF INTANGIBLE CULTURAL HERITAGE IN NEED OF URGENT SAFEGUARDING.

We the representatives of the indigenous Civil Society Organizations of Busongora communities, kasese district;

Confirm that our members are bearers of Empaako oral tradition by birth and ancestry and with a mission to safeguard our cultural identity and heritage and thereof hereby nominate the Empaako oral tradition element for UNESCO's inscription and declaration to be included on the list of intangible cultural heritage in need of urgent safeguarding for posterity and community transformation.

We provided free, prior and informed consent and fully participated in the nomination process.

Realizing the critical need to safeguard the threatened tradition elements of our people /members, we the undersigned members commit our selves through this Indigenous Network Organization to do our best under our legal mandate to implement the proposed safeguarding measures today and in the future.

Thank you

Saved TushaIJomwe EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

RAD-NETSecretariat Headquarters, Muhokya Trading Centre - Kasese District, Clo p.a. Box 75, Kasese, Uganda, East Africa. E-mail.' Telephones: General; +256 (0) 392849149, Executive Director; +256 (0) 772873538 S/No Full Names Sex Institution/Organization Contact Signature

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UNESCO Intangible Heritage Section 75732 Paris Cedex 15 FRANCE

Dear jMadam

'RE' NOMINA..TION OF EMPAAKO TRADITION FOR UNESCO'S INSCRITPTION ON THE LIST OF INTANGIBLE CULTURAL HERITAGE IN NEED OF URGENT SAFEGUARDING.

Modrug Association Ltd is an organization with a mission of encouraging and promoting the correct speaking and writing of the Runyoro language through ora] teaching, writing , publishing and commercializing them for sustainability.

With a similar mission to safe guard Tooro languages and culture Modrug Association Ltd hereby confirms that it offered free prior and informed consent and duly participated in the nomination of Empaako tradition as required by UNESCO inscription on the list of Intangible cultural heritage in need of urgent safe guarding. Since UNESCO's efforts to safeguard our heritage is in principle with Modrug~ objectives of uplifting and safe guarding cultural norms for prosperity, we commit ourselves to emplacement the proposed safe guarding measures of Empaako tradition today and in the future.

Signed by,

Richard R. Mwebesa Araali ~rk~~ . Chairman Modrug Ass. Ltd Deo Katekere Apuuli Vice Chairman Modrug Ass.Ltd Viola Mutebezi Amooti Secretary Modrug Ass.Ltd Lillian Kusemererwa Abbooki Treasurer Modrug Ass.Ltd Reges K. Rubongoya Akiiki Marketing manager Modrug Ass.Ltd

L.T. Rubongoya Atwoki ~~~~1?~ . Author/ Coordinator Modrug Ass.Ltd Omu. Dorothy. K. Nyakato Abbooki Editor Modrug Ass.Ltd Sylivia Nyangoma Amooti Editor Modrug Ass.Ltd Charles Drake Akiiki ChiefEditor!Adviser Modrug Ass. Ltd Le ODRUG A SOCIATI SLT N° ..... • '-.,Ni. "If , ...... P.O.BOX 468 th FORTPORTAL 20 03/2012

E-mail [email protected]

UNESCO INTANGIBLE HERITAGE SETION 75732 PARIS CADEX 15 FRANCE

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KUKOMAMU N'OKUGUMYA EMIGENZO N'EMITWALIZE Y'EMPAAKO HABW'EKIHANDIIKO EKY'EMBAGABIZA EKYA UNESCO HARUKAARRA RW'EBYOBUGWETERANWA OMUBUHANGWA EBIRUKWETAAGA KULINDWA BWANGO NUKWO BIGUMEHO.

Modrug Association Ltd Kitongole ekiine ebigendererwa ebyokwekambisa n'okutwara omumaiso embaza n'empandiika enyakuhikire ey'Orunyoro Rutooro, nituraba omukwegesa embaza, empandiika , kuteera ebitabu omubyapa n'okubiguza nukwo bigasire abaroho hati n~aliija.

Habwekigendererwa eky'okulinda orulimi n'engeso za Bunyoro na Tooro, Modrug Association Ltd nitugumya ngu tuhaireyo n'obugabe hamu n'engonzi okwikiriza kwaitu n'okwehayo omukukomamu nokugumya Empaako Nk'omugenzo gwaitu nkoku ekihandiiko eky'embaganiza ekya UNESCO Kirukusaba harukaarra rw'ebyobugweteranwa n'obuhangwa ebirukwetaaga kulindwa bwango. Nkooku ebigendererwa bya Modrug Association Ltd Nibyo binu n'ebya UNESCO omukulinda eby'obuhangwa n'obugweteranwa ebitinisiriziibwe kuhwaho, nitwehayo okuta omunkora emiringo ey'okulinda emigenzo n'emitwalize y'Empaakohati nomu busumi obuliija.

Kyahandiikwa ,

Richard R. Mwebesa Araali Mukuru w'Entebe Modrug Ass.Ltd Deo Katekere Apuuli Omukonyezi wa Mukuru w'Entebe Modrug Ass.Ltd Viola Mutebezi Amooti ...... , Omuhandiiki Modrug Ass.Ltd Lillian Kusemererwa Abbooki Omukeeto Modrug Ass.Ltd

Reges K. Rubongoya Akiiki ~~~c~'4 . Omukuru w'Ebyokuguza Modrug Ass.Ltd

L.T. Rubongoya Atwoki ~l'o:~~';cJ .. Omuhandiiki w'EbitabujOmuteraniza Modrug Ass.Ltd

Omu. Dorothy.·K. Nyakato Abbooki ~~~·~'vt~~~ . Omugorozi w'Ebitabu Modrug Ass.Ltd

Sylivia Nyangoma Amooti ~~Vlc.V~~~,~J~,~~.,•••••••••••• Omugorozi w'Ebitabu Modrug Ass.Ltd Charles Drake Akiiki .. ~ ~ . Omuhabuzi Omukuru. Modrug Ass.Ltd RUNY RO-RUT ROF U 0 N E-mail: [email protected] Mobile phones: 0112-656-844, 0182-024-323

Ref: RRF/EZT/12 Le Date: 10/03/2012

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Dear Sir/Madam,

RE: NOMINATION OF EMPAAKO TRADITION FOR UNESCO'S INSCRIPTION ON THE LISTOF INTANGIBLE CULTURAL HERITAGE IN NEED OF URGENT SAFE GUARDING.

We write in reference to the nomination of the above tradition for inscription in the list of intangible Cultural Heritage Elements in need of urgent safeguarding by UNESCO basing on the fact that right now it is under threat of extinction.

We are a nationally registered organization with headquarters in the Municipality of Fort Portal, in the Kingdom of Tooro with the Omukama of Tooro (King) as our Patron. Some of our objectives are: organizing conferences/meetings for the preservation and promotion of culture in Tooro connected with traditions and customs of the Batooro people: doing research on matters concerning culture: establishing a cultural consultancy centre: writing books on culture and translations, to mention a few.

We have given, free prior and informJconsent and actively participated in the process of nominating the Empaako element and do hereby support that it gets inscribed as one of the cultural elements that is highly treasured by people in Tooro and others who also treasure the same.

As an organization and as Batooro with Empaako ourselves as a tradition of Tooro do support the nomination of the elements for ourselves and posterity by endorsing the same with our names and signatures, on this 10th day of March, 2012. Name Pet Name Occupation Signature 10th February 2012

The Monsigeur Peter Kumaraki Araali,

Chairperson Empaako Nomination Committee,

C/O Engabu za Tooro,

P.O Box 886

Fort portal.

Dear Monsiguer,

RE: CONTRIBUTION TO THE COSTSOFMOBllISATION FORTHENOMINATION OF EMPAAKO TRADlT!ON FOH UNESCQ'sINSCRlPTiON.

Considering the importance of nomin~tion of Empaako in the preservation of culture as an integral part of development effort in the region, \iVeiare contributing Ug shs.400,OOO:::: Four Hundred Thousand Only towards the mobilization budget of norninationexercise.

We keep in touch as t Rl:::~d~l;ii!l)i;i:ig]J,advances for any other contribution we can offer at a later stage. \}l"~L I flC

Best rega rds,

Baguma patric~ \, Organizational Tea Rec;u

15th April, 2012

Intangible Heritage Section

UNESCO 757342 Paris Cedex 15 France

Dear Sir/Madam,

NOMINATION OF EMPAAKO TRADITION FOR UNESCO'S INSCRIPTION ON THE LIST ON INTANGIBLE CULTURAL HERITAGE IN NEED OF URGENT SAFEGUARDING

Foundation For Rural Development. (FORUD) is an NGO operating in Uganda. Founded in 1991 by the Concerned Citizen ofUganda. Registration Certificate No.136.S.5914/251 Our Mission To enhance the capacities ofrural communities to collectively improve their standards of living through sustainable Integrated Water Resources Management, promotion of Sustainable Agriculture practices and Marketing, Public Health Education, Environmental Conservation and Human Rights.FORUD Values; FORUD upholds the values of Unity, Peaceful coexistence, Gender Equity & Equality, Love, Honesty and Happiness

As an indigenous non Governmental organization founded and operating among the communities that bear Empaako tradition, we gave fi-ee prior and informed consent to the nomination ofthe tradition for inscription on UNESCO'S list of intangible Cultural Heritage in need of urgent safeguarding.

We fully participated in the inventory and nomination exercise and provided the project vehicle and personnel during information collection and survey for nomination

It is our conviction that inc,r!"it1tirm save its viability and re-inforce cultural preservation as an intt~gr:al o~serl~la,l,\ el~O~~Olll1lC development ofour country"

Yours Faithfully

Mugisa K.C.Ronald

\ Executive Director- FORUD\ ...... CENTRE OF AFRICAN CHRISTIAN STUDIES ICACISAJ

p.a. Box 33507, Kampala, (Uganda), Tel: (256) 0414 - 510373, Email: [email protected] www.cacisa.org

Our Ref:

Your Ref: March 5, 2012

Intangible Cultural Heritage Section UNESCO, 757342 Paris Cededx 15, France.

RE: NOMINATION f)OF EMPAAKO TRADITION ON THE UNESCO LIST OF INTANGIBLE CULTURAL HERITAGE IN NEED OF URGENT SAFEGUARDING.

The Centre of African Christian Studies for Advancement (CACISA) is a Non Governmental Organization (NGO) founded in 2004 to promote the integration of values within the African Christian perspective. The organization advances use of African values, wisdom, skills and heritage for holistic development.

We actively participated in the nomination process of the 'Empaako Tradition' and we have given free, prior and informed consent for the tradition to be inscribed on the UNESCO list of intangible cultural heritage in need of urgent safeguarding. We participated in the weekly meetings to discuss and plan the nomination process. We spearheaded the organization of the nomination festival which brought the clans together for the nomination activity.

With the vision for a knowledgeable culturally integrated and holistically developed peaceful African, we do support the nomination of the tradition for inscription on the UNESCO list of intangible cultural heritage in need of urgent safeguarding.

Sincerely,

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR - CACISA Le 09

N° \!;)fo.M."l}.I,,' . •••••••• ••• 0

Chairperson,

Empaako Tradition nomination Committee,

C/O ENGABU ZA TOORO.

P.O Box 886

FORT PORTAL

14th February 2012 " Dear Monsignor,

Re: Contribution towards the Mobilisation Campaign for the nomination of Empaako tradition for UNESCO's inscription on the list of intangible cultural heritage in need of urgent safe guarding.

Following the numerous interventions we have had on Empaako nomination mobilization requirements, we offer to contribute as follows:

-Two spots of announcements/adverts per day until the conclusion of the nomination campaign

-Your Cultural Educators will be hosted weekly on Muzaahura or Nokwatwaaho programs.

It is'Our honor to be part of this important cultural campaign and we pledge our maximum support.

VOT-fm being a pioneer radio station up-country is well aware and conscious of our corporate social res~nsibility and to safe guard and promote such a unique cultural practice as Ernpaako and Kogeere Legendary/inspirational story that is promotes women emancipation.

HEAD OF PROGRAMS N° \l:>I..,''''l.. ~;J;[.I .

Rec;u Clr/ / ITH TOORO ELDERS FORUM (ISAAZI LYA TOO ROt.

March 21, ~h12· .... ~''''''.~l ..... , Intangible Cultural Heritage Section,

UNESCO,

757342 Paris Cedex 15,

France.

RE: NOMINATION OF EMPAAKO TRADITION FOR INSCRIPTION ON THE UNESCO LIST OF INTANGIBLE CULTURAL HERITAGE IN NEED OF URGENT SAFEGUARDING.

We the elders of Tooro have actively participated in the process of nominating the Empaako Tradition. We have given free, prior and informed consent for the tradition to be inscribed on the UNESCO list of intangible cultural heritage in need of urgent safeguarding. As elders in Tooro we naturally hold the custodianship of culture and the commitment to cause the preservation of our intangible heritage for our own benefit and for the benefit of posterity.

We regularly meet to consider topical cultural issues in order to make the right choices for the best practices in the preservation of our cultural heritage. We hold weekly talk- shows on a local Radio Station to disseminate the results of our discussions.

We are a key component of the Kabarole Research and Resource Centre, a local Non-Governmental Organization which spearheads development programs. We have been influential in the starting of a local community University (Mountains of the Moon University) and we are committed to helping design the program for the Centre of African Cultural Development Studies at the University. We hold the crucial elderly advisory role on a spectrum of social issues. As elders of Tooro we do support the nomination of the Empaako Tradition with the endorsement by our names and signatures on this 31 st day of March, 2012.

Name Contact ...

25th Jan. 2012 ! UNESCO Intangible Heritage Section, 75732 Paris CEDEX 15, Le 09 France

N° ...... '-"".. "'\f.'ll,..ll .. Dear Sir/Madam, .... , .

Re: Nomination of Empaako for UNESCO's Inscription on the list of Intangible Cultural Heritage Need of Urgent Safeguarding.

We, the Kibasi Elders Association of Tooro, affirm that we are the bearers and custodians of Empaako tradition by birth and ancestry and with the mission to safeguard our cultural identity and heritage do hereby confirm that we gave free, prior and informed consent and fully participated in the nomination of Empaako tradition for UNESCO's inscription on the list of intangible cultural heritage in need of urgent safeguard 2012.

Realizing the critical need to safeguard our threatened Empaako tradition, we commit our selves to do our best to implement the proposed safeguarding measures, today and in the future.

FOR GOD AND MY COUNTRY

Signed,

NO. NAME CONTACT SIGNATURE NO i'-JAf\lE DAJ COMMUNICATIONS LT:Ii······ .. ,,""·,'v.,>r.""..

Our Ref ..

Your Ref . 15th January, 2012.

Msgr. Peter Kumaraki, Chairperson, Empaako Nomination Committee, C/o. Engabu Za Tooro, P. O. Box 886, FORT PORTAL

Dear Monsignor,

RE : CONTRIBUTION TO THE CAMPAIGN

Contribution to the campaign to safeguard Empaako Tradition and Nomination for UNESCO's inscription on the list of intangible cultural heritage in need of urgent safeguarding.

As a Company, we support efforts of the communities to improve social economic conditions by giving back through contributing to social causes.

Following our discussion with your committee and based on our appreciation of the importance of nominating Empaako Heritage for UNESCO's inscription, we shall contribute UGX. 540,000/= towards production of campaign music and a central town venue for your weekly meetings until the end of the campaign at our DAJ Guest House.

We wish you fruitful efforts to preserve our heritage.

Yours faithfully,

DIRECTOR.

Box V,J<)L-'"'''''''' 622 ReQu ClT I

Le MAl

N° :'!'f;~:"KJI.(/ .. UNESCO INTANGIBLE HERITAGE SECTION .11TH 75732 PARIS CEDEX 15 FRANCE Le

Dear Sir / Madam

RE: NOMINATION OF EMPAAKO TRADITION FOR UNESCO'S INSCRIPTION ON THE LIST OF INTANGIBLE CULTURAL HERITAGE IN NEED OF URGENT SAFEGUARDING.

Am called Kigambo Araali Moses a cultural music artiste based in Tooro with tangible recognition in the entertainment industry, like;

1. Pearl of Africa Music Award Best Cultural Artiste of the Year 2007, 2. Pearl of Africa Music Award Best Western Artiste of the Year 2008, 3. East Africa's Kisima Music Award from Nairobi Kenya. 4. Rotary International Vocational Award for distinguished success of integrating development themes in entertainment industry.

Empaako tradition bearer by birth with a promotional gimmick in a stage name called Kigambo Araali as a way of safeguarding my tradition, and I have gone ahead by producing a song called Zitinisiriziibwe literally means Threatened, calling upon the communities after realizing a critical need to safeguard the threatened Empaako tradition and project it into posterity, I commit my~elf to do my best to implement the proposed safeguarding measures today and in future. . I •

I confirm that I gave free, prior and informed consent and fully participated in the nomination of Empaako tradition for UNESCO's inscription on the list of intangible cultural Heritage in need of urgent safeguarding.

Yours Faithfully

Kigambo Araali Moses BEST CULTURAL ARTISTE

I , Regu ClT / CfH / 'TH

Le [09 MAI~ ,•.4

BUSONGORA, KASESE. P.O BOX 293. Kasese - Uganda.

28 th January 2011

The UNESCO Intangible Heritage Section, 75732 Paris ZEDEX 15, France. Dear Sir/Madam,

RE: NOMINATION OF EMPAAKO ORAL TRADITON FOR UNESCO's INSCRIPTION ON THE LIST OF INTANGIBLE CULTURAL HERITAGE IN NEED OF URGENT SAFEGUARDING

Western Excel Production is a Group Band of Music Dance and Drama Cultural Artists established in the year 2005 under the initiative of one Music professional teacher called Mr. kalenzi P. Lawrence an artists Code named as "Master Kalenzi Atwooki" situated at Muhokya trading Centre in Busongora communities of Kasese District;

Confirm that our members are bearers of Empaako oral tradition by birth and ancestry and with a mission to sensitize the Masses through Educative Music Dance and Drama to safeguard our cultural identity and heritage, and therefore hereby nominate the Empaako oral tradition element for UNESCO'S inscription on the list of intangible cultural heritage in need of urgent safeguarding for posterity and community transformation.

We provided free, prior and informed consent and fully participated in the nomination process by composing and producing cultural Music such as; BUSONGORA BWA KOOGERE, TUGARUKE HAMUTOMA, and BWEYERA OBUNYAMAHUNDE both for mobilization and to accompany the nomination process.

Realizing the critical need to safeguard the threatened tradition elements of our people/members, I/we commit my/our selves through this Band to do our best under legal mandate to implement the proposed safeguarding measures today and in the future Thank you

MASTER KALENZI ATWOOKI DIRECTOR IITHl HHHHHHHHH H.... Le[09'~,,".~.'~.."'.·..··~..·.-,,·"'" .... LH

) Jan.W12

UNESCO Intangible rleritage Section, 7.5732 Paris CEDEX 15, France

Dear Sir/Madam,

Re: Nomination of Empaako Tradition for UNESCO's Inscription on the list of Intangible CUltural Heritage in Net:d of Ur~Jent Safeguarding.

We, the .. ,.. "'...... ", affirm that we are the bearers 2nd custodians ef Empaako tradition by birth and an::.e.str'( a vvith the mission to safeguard our cuitural identity and heritClQf:: do hen::iJy confinn that WI2 gave free, prior and informed CJrlsent and fully participated in the nomination of Ernpaako tradition for UNESCO's inscription en the ii;~'r: of intJ.mgib!e cultural heritage in need of urgent lE:lnl 2012.

FOR GOD AND fV~Y COUi\ITRY

NO. NJU~E CONTACT NO NAME CONTACT SIGNA, CONTACT PORTAL INSTITUTE OF COMMERCE CULTURAL ASSOCIATION

Regu CLT / CHi I 6th February, 2011 Le

N° l-.<'.,M."'r.'>J .. UNESCO Intangible Heritage Section 75732 Paris Cedex 15 France

Dear Sir/Madam,

Re: Nomination of Empaako Tradition for UNESCO's Inscripti9rt/on the list of Intangible Cultural Heritage in Need of Urgent Safeguarding~

Vie are an association ofstudents from different districts ofWestern Uganda studying in Fort Portal Institute ofCommerce. Our mission is to preserve our culture as we pursue education in the institution.

We hereby confirm that we gave Free Prior and Informed consent and fully participated in the nomination ofEmpaako tradition for inscription on UNESCO's list ofIntangible ( '" l+'U'~l~ 1 THp-l';+aap l' n l'Tc.",u,.~ <;;;~f,-·al1!,:p.,l;na -,Ull. Cl-l _ .L_ il b"'-" i..1. .1-"\"'-V a·n..r... \..../Trgel'")+..Lt. 0~"".·""0\,4""".l"""""'L--"-O.

Realising the critical need to safeguard our threatened Empaako tradition and project it into the future, commit ourselves to do our best to implement the proposed measures today and in the future.

Signed, NO NAME CONTACT SIGNATURE Rec;u ClT I CIH 11TH

Le 09 MAl 2012 O~bf ABANYORO-BATOORO MEDICAL YNION...(ABAMU) SCHOOL OF CLINICAL OFFICERS, P.O. BOX 724, FORT PORTAL

Preamble

The ABAMU was first promulgated in 1995 compnsmg of students from Bunyoro and Tooro Land. The pioneers were 12 in number in academic year 1995/6 which has gradually increased to 40 members in academic year 2007/8; 12 of whom are ladies and 30 gentlemen. Currently from 2009-2012 the numbers have increased to 102 members.

In Bunyoro and Tooro under the following districts:-

(Kibale, Hoima, Masindi, Kyejonjo, Kabarole, Kamwenge, Kyegegwa, and Ntoroko).

While divide and rule is the sound motto, unite and lead is the better one, for there is no art where there is no style, and no style where there is no unity and unity is strength.

We vow dedication to vitalize the union's goals, to develop the zeal of implementation to owe allegiance to our nation and our home areas in particular, to achieve educational, social and cultural wellbeing and to abide by and uphold the provisions and aims of this constitution.

Leadership Structure

The union is headed by the Chairman and his Vice, the General Secretary/ Speaker, ambassadors from each District of Bunyoro and Tooro and the then a treasurer. All these under the umbrella of a Patron.

Article I:

There shall be a union called "Abanyoro-Batooro Medical Union" (ABAMU)

Article 11 Aims and Objectives

• To promote unity and interdependence among its members. • To involve medical students in health education programmes, and to instill in them a spirit of serving their people. • Through co-ordinaton, aim at encouraging other people to join the medical profession, identify opportunities of employment and advancement in studies for its members. • Promote economic self reliance through initiation of income generating activities. • To work in conjunction with medical organizations and other associations where need be. e To enhance socialization.

Since culture is element of national development ABAMU as cultural organization we have protected and promoted intangible cultural heritage and wish to nominate Empaako (pet name) for inscription by United Nations Education Scientific Cultural Organization. ABAMU as cultural organization basing in the above objective and aIms the following list of members is attached

No. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32. 33. 34. 35. 36. 37. 38. 39. 40. 41. Isoke Sam Araali 42. Mu ume Vicent 43. Musumba Ernest 44. Mu isa Tom 45. Katende K. Carol 46. Mbabazi Adrine 47. Murun i Immaculate 48. N an oma Faith 49. Tuhaise Pricilla 50. Ruhweza Richard 5L Tumusiime J ackson 52. Ali asa Gilbert 53. Atu onza Jesca 54. Atuhura Kenneth 55. Ba umaAmos 56. Banura Harriet 57. Burin i Jane 58. Busin e Alex 59. Busin e Edward 60. Kaliisa Yude Tadeo 61. Katuhaise Wilfred 62. Kan un uzi Felista 63. Kebirun i Sarah 64. Kemi isa Ma 65. Kobusun e Monica 66. Kirabo J:,;ttWreflce 67. Kusemererwa Jose ~_68. Kwikiriza Richard ! 69. Mukuru Micheal 70. Musimenta Coss 71. Mwesi e Fred 72. Musin uzi Robert 73. Ocaaki David 74. Ahumuza Denis 75. Nsen a Christo her f---- 76. Nsubu a Adams 77. Mukokoma Jimm 78. Manirakiza Robert 79. .a Ntudhu S rus 80. 8L 82. 83. 84. 85. Abesi amukama Tadeo 86. A umire Mathew 87. Isin oma Patrick 88. Tusiime Patrick Atwooki 89. Ka'ura Paul 90. Mwan uh a Steven 91. Tusiime Kenneth 92. K alisiima Patrick 93. Kan un uzi Hellen 94. Mutabarura Andrew 95. Karun i Diora 96. Banura Gorret Akiiki 97. Juliet Asaba Abwooli Sr 98. Kaganda Hosea Goodman 99. Musana Wilber 100. Asiimwe A

For further inquires and response contact

Chairperson Musumba Ernest Tel: 0779-990209 Speaker Ruhwezi Richard Tel: 0777-638779 Vice Chairperson Murungi Immaculate Tel: 0783-493844 PERSONAL CONTRIBUTION TO FACILITATE ACTIVITIES OF THE NOMINATION OF EMPAAKO TRADITION FOR UNESCO'S INSCRIPTION ON THE LIST OF INTANGIB L HERITAGE IN NEED OF DING 2012.

NO. NAME PARTICIPATION AND CONTRIBUTION TO THE NOMINATION OF EMPAAKO FOR INSCRIPTION ON UNESCO'S LIST OF INTANGIBLE CULTURAL HERITAGE IN NEED OF URGENT SAFEGUARDING 2011 PERSONAL CONTRIBUTION TO FACILITATE ACTIVITIES OF THE NOMINATION OF EMPAAKO TRADITION FOR UNESCO'S INSCRIPTION ON THE LI INTANGIBLE CULTURAL HERITAGE IN NEED URGENT SAFEGUARDING 2012.

NO. NAME AMOUNT PERSONAL CONTRIBUTION T IVITIES OF THE NOMINATION OF EMPAAKO TRADITION FOR UNESCO'S INSCRIPTION ON THE LIST OF INTANGIBLE CULTURAL HERITAGE IN NEED OF URGENT SAFEGUARDING 2012.

NO. NAME AMOUNT SIGNATURE

'Al""UGAI' :h~, C .,:;;~" 'VI' T TE~ EMPAAKO TRADITION NOMINATION COMMITTEE FOR UNESCO'S INSCRIPTION ON THE LIST OF INTANGIBLE CULTURAL HERITAGE IN NEED OF URGENT SAFEGUARDING (2012). IOFFICE I'FUNCTIONS NAME/CONTACT/SIGN -~-J I Chairperson ! III Chairing the committee Msgr. Peter Kumaraki Araali I I ; meetings (+256 (0) 774764912) , ______-+-__1II_0verall supervision I fJ=~ ~ [vice Chairperson " Deputizing the Chair erson Sir Peter Bacwa ~ J'vt~:r:? ' - "-"=--- ~ ! General Secretary Ol Taking Minutes and records i ) of nomination exercise

Ol Establishing archives for [/ I ,______nomination records I , ! Deputy General r.. Assisting General Secretary TMr~ Kazooba DavidApuuli 1

r-Coordinator (Clans) 1- III Coordinating clan I Saul Mugasa Adyeri --I ______r. I}.9_f!ljna_tioi'.? +(2-256 (0) 772-377]891_ __ I Publicity Secretary , m Planning and coordinating I Kalyegira Hamilton 86-' -0fh ., , I 7:],2 558 056DTt2.(; <2 3JI9_~ l-icrCoordinator .. Coordinating Internet tifamanyiSa ---Pat~ck---/uoOki~ ,- - , research and I (+256 (0) 772-394320 : 1 I communications I '1

I i I! Networking/publicity I _. ' Icoordinator(LocaT--i- El Coordinating nomination Hon. Rwabuhinga Richard I ! Political Leadership) exercise among local I Abooki ~______.+-- political leadership --l-----._-.._------I Head cultural .. Heading cultural educators I Sylvia Nyangoma Inooti I education team I (+256 (0) 772-543272) I , .. Coordinating cultural ! I I education in the media I

Coordinator I.--11" Coordinatir1g the nomination I. Hon. Ruhunda Alex Akiki (Regional and I exercise among regional and I (+256 (0) 772704824 National Political i national political leadership i r ------j I leac;lership) I----! ._.

I Coordinator (Tooro III III Coordinating the nomination I Rev. Richard Baguma I\dyeeri I Kingdom) I exercise in the Kingdom I (+256 (0) 772-479020 I i structure I r-Technical facilitator ---+---; Head of the technical tearr;-1 Mr. Stephen Rwagweri and overall III Giving technical Guidance to I (+256 (0) 772-469751) coordinator the process of nominations : . 1 .. Coordinating consultants 1

11 Linking with Uganda 1 ~~~------'-----~------,-~------,----~------: ministry of I UNESCO

~coordinator (Local III Coor-=-d-=-in"-at-in-g- activities Mr. Balisanga Taddeo Adyee'1i ~Gov'ts amon Local Govt Officials +256 0 772-616752

I Coordinator III Coordinating the nomination I Zaverio Byabagambi I (Kitagwenda) exercise among Kitagwenda I ______J .community I : Coordinator " Coordinating the nomination I James Kainamura I (Busongora) exercise. among Busongora I l~------~ ~ommLJQ!!'L_ 1 ... +__ _J I Coordinator I" Cordinating nomination 1 James Mugabe +257 (0) /72 I

I (Kyenjojo and I exercise inMwenge and 1 467 369 lx~~egwa Districts) I Kyaka. ~--- .J------~ Coordinator I" Coordinating the nomination I Mr. Augustine Byabasi ija : . (Banyabindi exercise among Banyabindi I Amooti (+256 (0) 77251015) . ~ ~____ +-- c:Qmmunity___ I __~ i Coordinat-o-r-(Y-o--u-th-)- "Coordinating the nomination I Bagonza eorge . m i L~-- exercise amon outh. Ateen i +256 0 773-35240~

I Coordinator (Women) III Coordinating the nomination Mrs. Evanice Kagaba I I exercise among the women, ..-J I Coordinator III Coordinating students Kaijuka Glady's !

I (Students associations I (+256777215202, I Lf\ss..QQationsL __~ ~ ~ 1±£56703090371_L ~~

RITUALS

Mrs. Kagaba Evanice till'. Rwabwera George Araali Mr. Kobwemi Benjamin Ms. Gladys NKK WinYi/Cultural Education-Sub-committee

CLAN MOBILIZATION Mr. Saul Mugasa Adyeeri Mr. Kenneth Nyakairu Mr. Rwabwera George Mr. Ateenyi Ganjangi Mr. Lawrence Kawamara Mr. Rwaheru Geoffrey

2 11TH i le 09

N° .. ENGABU ZA TOORO '''' ""

Membership list 2011

ENGABU ZA TOORO IS ACCREDITED TO UNESCO & WIPO ENGABU ZA TOORO MEMBERS LIST - 2011 MEMBER ORGANISATIONS/ASSOCIATIONS

NO NAME SECTOR/FIELD OF BUSINESS ANNUAL CONTACT CONTIBUTION 1. Center for African Christian Cultural Research and documentation 50,000 [email protected] Studies For Advancement - Kampala 2. Modgrag Association Ltd - Cultural Writers and publishers 50,000 Kabarole 3. Maani Ga Musa Geme Savings and Credit 100,000 Association - Kabarole 4. Bwamba Elders Development Cultural Research and Writing 50,000 Association - Bundibugyo 5. Modern Infant School - Integration of Cultural values In formal 50,000 Kabarole School Curriculum 6. Youth Negotiators - Kabarole Music Art 20,000 7. Nyabuswa Youth development Youth Engagement in Social 50,000 Association - Kabarole Development. 8. Kuka Youth Integral Youth Engagement in Social 50,000 development Initiative - Development. Bundibugyo 9. Mountains ofthe Moon Academic Formation and Social University Students Guild - Research Kabarole 10. Abanyoro Batooro Medical Student Engagement in Social affairs Union - Kabarole 11. Fort Portal Institute Cultural Student engagement in social affairs Association - Kabarole 12. Engabu Za Tooro Cultural Promotion ofTraditional Dance & 1,000,000 Troupe - Kabarole Folklore 13. Engabu Za Tooro Brass Community mobilization through Brass 1,000,000 Band - Kabarole Band Services 14. Engabu Za Tooro Music Band Cultural Music production and 1,000,000 - Kabarole promotion IS. Banyakoogere Association - Museum and Cultural Services 500,000 Kabarole

16. Engabu Za Tooro Karate Club Sports and Recreation 50,000 - Kabarole. 17. Engabu Za Tooro Scouts - Sports, Recreation and Scouting 20,000 Kabarole 18. Runyoro Rutooro Foundation Preservation and promotion of 50.000 Kasese

28. Basongora Ibuga Women's "Preservation oftraditional folklore, 50,000 +256702512934 Association(BIWA) - Kasese hand craft, pastoralists practices, saving and credit" 29. Basongora Integrated students "Preservation oftraditional folklore, 50,000 +256782679984 Association (BISA) - Kasese hand craft, pastoralists practices, saving and credit" 30. Kisongora Women's group - "Preservation oftraditional folklore, 50,000 +2567044849223 Kasese hand craft, pastoralists practices, saving and credit" 31. Muhokya Abalisa Kweterana "Preservation oftraditional folklore, 50,000 +256775206286 group - Kasese hand craft, pastoralists practices, saving and credit" 32. Muhokya Women's Cultural "Preservation oftraditional folklore, 50,000 +256773172175 group - Kasese hand craft, pastoralists practices, saving and credit" 33. Muhokya Students Association Promotion ofcultural and Social 50,000 +256 - Kasese development among students. 34. Twimukye group - Kasese 50,000 +256702098514 35. Rural Youth in Youth social economic development 50,000 +256772990690 Development(KUYID) - [email protected] Kyenjojo 36 Bagurusi Tukorehamu Group - Pastrolism, savings and credit 50,000 +256782784230 Kasese 37 Busunga Cultural Group - "Preservation oftraditional folklore, 50,000 +256782928879 Kasese hand craft, pastoralists practices, saving and credit" 38 Tukorehamu Women's Group "Preservation oftraditional folklore, 50,000 +256787503573 - Kasese hand craft, pastoralists practices, saving and credit" 39 Busunga United Rural "Preservation oftraditional folklore, 50,000 +256782928879 Women's Group - Kasese hand craft, pastoralists practices, saving and credit" 40 Twekambe Women's Group- "Preservation oftraditional folklore, 50,000 +256778290258 Kasese hand craft, pastoralists practices, saving and credit" 41 Basongora Group for Justice Advocacy for indigenous issues 50,000 +256772932533 and Human Rights - Kasese 42 Busunga Integrated Youth Youth in Socio-economic Development 50,000 Association - Kasese 43 Busunga Cattle Keepers Pastoralism and Savings and Credit 50,000 Association - Kasese 44 Irongo Twerwaneho Youth Youth for Soci-Economic Development 50,000 Alliance - Kyenjojo 45 Nyakakindo UMOJA Group - "Preservation oftraditional folklore, 50,000 +256782234445 Kasese hand craft, pastoralists practices, saving and credit" 46 Nyakakindo Bakyara Tukole - "Preservation oftraditional folklore, 50,000 +256779086810 Kasese hand craft, pastoralists practices, saving and credit" 47 Nyakakindo Cultural Women's "Preservation oftraditional folklore, 50,000 +256779591094 Group - Kasese hand craft, pastoralists practices, saving and credit" 48 Abamwe Women's Group- "Preservation oftraditional folklore, 50,000 +256779088610 Kasese hand craft, pastoralists practices, saving and credit" 49 Nyakakindo Women's Group - "Preservation oftraditional folklore, 50,000 +256785421652 Kasese hand craft, pastoralists practices, saving and credit" 50 Nyakakindo Men's Group - "Preservation oftraditional folklore, 50,000 +256779992246 Kasese hand craft, pastoralists practices, saving and credit" 51 Rubingo Twekambe Group Adult Literacy 100,000 52 Child Concern Initiative +256787836852 53 Busongora Minority Forum Advocacy on Minority Rights 50,000 +25678245433 54 Abagurusi n'Abakaikuru Elderly Issues and Programmes 50,000 +256783357472 Abeteraine 55 Bazei Tweyambe Nyakatonzi - Elderly Issues and Programmes 50,000 Kasese 56 Busongora United Women's Culture and Women Empowerment 50,000 Association Nyakatonzi - Kasese 57 Basongora Cultural Group - Development ofCultural Heritage 50,000 Nyakatonza Kasese 58 Busongora Nyakatonzi Cattle Cattle Farming 50,000 Keepers 59 Kayanja 11 Pastoralist Cattle Farming 50,000 Association - Kasese 60 Hagrow - Nyakatonzi Kasese Cattle Farming 50,000 61 Tooro Herbal Medicine Development and Promotion ofHerbal 50,000 [email protected] Research Centre - Fort Portal Medicine 62 Abakaiso Bee Keepers Bee Keeping for Sustainable Income 50,000 Association 63 ELIANAR's lamp Banyabindi Promotion ofCultural Identity and 50,000 +256782866638 Foundation Heritage 64 Emanzi Za Mwaro Savings & Savings and Credit 50,000 +256773650865 Credit - Kasese 65 Banyabindi Kweyamba Savings & Credit 50,000 +256782028019 Savings & Credit 66 Kemihondo Youth Association Youth Development 50,000 +256787223761 - Bugoye Kasese 67 Banyabindi Cultural and Cultural Preservation 50,000 +256773416442 Community Development Foundation 68 Karusandara Kweterana Group Income Generating Activities 50,000 -Kasese 69 Banyabindi Culture and Mobilization and advocacy for the 50,000 +256772510158 Development Trust minority interest (BACDET) 70 Muhokya Peace Initiative Promotion ofEthnic Co-existence 50,000 +256752391796 Foundation 71 Muhokya Banyabindi Yahura Savings and Credit 50,000 +256756100512 Yohoza Association 72 Muhokya Banyabindi Savings and Credit, Cultural Music 50,000 +256752391796 Traditional Drama Group Promotion 73 St. Balikudembe Savings and Savings and Credit 50,000 Credit Association 74 Excel Production Cultural Music Promotion 50,000 +256752254096 75 Rural Actions Development Socio-economic Development 50,000 +256772873538,0701873538 Network (RAD-NET) 76 Basongora Association Pastoralism 50,000 +256775159741 Nyakatonzi Cattle Keepers 77 Rwentuha Farmers Association Pastoralism 50,000 +25678391405 78 Nyakatonzi Youth Group Youth affairs 50,000 +256702207627 79 Bagurusi Tweterane Savings and Credit 50,000 +256779482659 80 Bazeeyi Tweyambe Group Elderly Affairs 50,000 81 Nyakatonzi Church Widows Family affairs 50,000 82 Tukwatanize Group Isaazi Pastoralism 50,000 +256773650786 83 Bagurusi Tukorre Hamwe Pastrolism 50,000 +256782784230 Association 84 Emponoka Za Luweero Pastrolism 50,000 +256789034067 Triangle 85 Abasongora Cultural Group Cultural Preservation 50,000 +256783357472 86 Nyakatonzi Mothers Union Cultural Enterprises 50,000 +256777080176 Development Group 87 Nyakatonzi Disabled Farmers Pastoralism 50,000 +256703752028 Group 88 Amaka Geteraine Group Pastrolism 50,000 +256775923050

INDIVIDUALS

NO TITLE NAME PROFESSION/OCCUPATION ANNUAL CONTACT CONTIBUTION (UGX) 1. Mr. Stephen Rwagweri Social worker/Executive Director- 500,000 +256772 469751 EZT 2. Prof. Edward Rugumayo Environmentalist/University 50,000 +256 772 451662 Chancellor [email protected] 3. Rev. Richard Baguma Priest / Cultural leader-Kingdom 20,000 +256 772 479020 Regent 4. Rt. Reuben Kisembo Priest / Bishop-Church ofUganda 20,000 +256 782 526933 Rev. 5. Hon. Richard Rwabuhinga Teacher/Head, Local Gov't 100,000 +256772 553109 6. Hon. Stephen Nyabongo Economist/ChiefExecutive Officer- 60,000 Rwakijuma UPIMAC, Kingdom Regent Tooro. 7. Hon. Alex Ruhunda Social Scientist/Member of 500,000 +256 772 704 824 Parliament 8. Mr. Samuel Kankya Accountant 250,000 +256773983070 9. Mr. Christopher Sunyu Hotelier 20,000 +256772 354809 10. Mr. Bruce Rwankunda Social worker 20,000 +256 772 556208 11. Mr. Adrona Tibasaga Tailor 20,000 12. Mr. Patrick Karugaba Farmer 20,000 13. Mr. Ssenyonjo Mukwano Farmer 300,000 +256 772 999757 14. Mr. Vincent Mujungu Farmer 20,000 Mbarwa 15. Mr. Joseph Batumbya Catechist 20,000 16. Mr. Richard Kyaligaba Farmer/Retired Accountant 30,000 +256782 811105 17. Ms. Jesca Kasemire Trader 20,000 18. Ms. Goretti Kempango Nurse 20,000 +256772 619388 19. Ms. Gertrude Bajenja Counselor 20,000 20. Hon. Richard Nyakaana PoliticianlCouncilor Local Gov't 20,000 +256 772 694857 21. Mr. Charles Kankya Accountant 30,000 +256 776 780300 22. Mr. Clovice Neema Farmer 20,000 +256789928189 23. Mr. Patrick Chance Farmer 20,000 +256771 444992 24. Mr. Richard Nyakahuma Farmer 20,000 25. Eng. Deo R.M Katekere Engineer 30,000 26. Ms. Fedres Basigirenda Farmer 20,000 27. Mr. Vincent Mujasi Farmer 20,000 +256775 111941 28. Mr. Peter Kazoora Farmer 20,000 +256773255324 29. Mr. Gelvansio Mugisa Student 20,000 +256783492044 30. Mr. Wilson Rwabatiti Teacher 20,000 +256774339111 31. Mr. Isaya Kalya Farmer /Culturalleader 70000 +256772 409153 32. Mr. Zaverio Byabagambi Farmer /Culturalleader 20,000 +256776880152 33. Mr. Swizen Muganda Farmer /Culturalleader 20,000 +256772 057888 34. Mr. Holy Middas Baguma Clan leader/Farmer 20,000 +256782502380 35. Mr. Isaac Rwabwon Retired teacher/elder 20,000 +256 782 483234 36. Mr. Johnson Musana Advocate/Politician 20,000 +256 772 490834 37. Mr. Francis Adyeri Basaliza Businessman /Clan leader 20,000 +256782953168 38. Mr. Deogratias Kabagambe Teacher/Executive Director-CACISA 20,000 256 772 917053 39. Mr. Asaph Batecereza Artist 20,000 +256712590798 40. Ms. Gloria Kabanyiginya Artist 20,000 +256772 912 349 41. Rev. Isidore Kakyomya Priest 20,000 +256 772 656 844 42. Mr. Moses Kigambo Music Artist 20,000 +256772 316187 43. Mr. Zbidaayo Mwesige Drama Artists /Radio presenter 20,000 +256752657465 44. Mr. Ivan Kiiza Retired Teacher 20,000 +256 782 024 323 45. Mr. Abdu Lusiba Mechanic 20,000 +256787264595 46. Mr. Denis Ssembussi Businessman/Brass band specialist 20,000 +256776411664 47. Mr. Latif Magoba Muhirwe Artist /Radio presenter 20,000 +256 772 297864 48. Mr. Hamliton Kalyegira Radio presenter 20,000 +256 77 683719 49. Mr. Solomon Akugizibwe Journalist 20,000 +256782 129895 50. Mr. Kees Kyaligonza - Radio Presenter 20,000 +256774709110 Adyeri 51. Mr. Creseent Mugume Student 20,000 52. Mr. Richard lrumba Surveyor /lecturer-MUK 50,000 +256772 451 530 53. Mr. George Mwebembezi Businessman 50,000 +256772 689877 54. Mr. Ronald Mugisa Social worker /Coordinator-FORUD 20,000 +256772 603669 55. Mr. Stephen Mugabo Student /Artist 20,000 +256777 144443 56. Ms Tinkamalirwe Anna Retired Teacher 20,000 Mary 57. Mr. Rwabwera Kaakateera Retired Teacher 20,000 Goerge 58. Mr. Kyomuhendo Chris Retired Teacher 20,000 Ateenyi 59. Mr. Makune Clovice Farmer 20,000 60. Mr. Winyi Gladys Elder/Designer 20,000 61. Mr. Sebestian Kagaba Music Artist/Tailor 20,000 +256784918269 62. Hon. Micheal Mugisa Head Local Gov't 100,000 63. Mr. Moradecai Kakorwa Retired health worker 20,000 64. Ms. Stella Mbabazi Nurse 20,000 +256773645141 65. Mr. Kyaligonza Moses Civil Servant - Local Government 20,000 +256772327758 66. Mr. Kasoma Patrick Environmentalist 20,000 +256783321296 67. Ms Kabasonga Janet Teacher 20,000 +256773653695 68. Mr. Mugabo Charles Farmer 20,000 +256782937192 69. Mr. Mugisa K James Teacher 20,000 +256772919976 70. Mr. Ernest Musumba Health worker 20,000 +256 71. Mr. Baguma Foska Development Worker 20,000 +256774035252 72. Mr. Kagaba Vanice Retired Teacher 20,000 +256775401159 73. Mr. Kahwa Elijha R Retired Agricultural officer 20,000 +256772696983 74. Mr. Taddeo Byamukama Development worker 20,000 +25677363208 75. Ms. Komujuni Rhonnet Student 20,000 +25678999568 76. Ms Shalon Akankwansa Pastoralist 20,000 Vaneesa 77 Mr. Kwezi Herbert Computer scientist 20,000 +256779501540 78. Mr. Erifaza Wamara Elder, Cattle Farmer 20,000 +256775677576 79. Mr. Kainamura James Cattle Farmer 20,000 +256772314419 Kyomya 80. Ms. Lucy Kyakyo Kamya Business Woman 20,000 +256776604652 Abwooli 81 Mr. Karamagi Taddes Artist +256778001587 82 Mr. Nyarwa Robert Cattle Keeper 20,000 +256772585716 83 Mr. Munina Paul Cattle Keeper 20,000 +256774889647 84 Mr. Nsamba Morris Lawyer 20,000 +256773772360 NOMINATION OF EMPAAKO TRADITION FOR UNESCO'S INSCRIPTION ON THE LIST OF INTANGIBLE CULTURAL HERITAGE IN NEED OF URGENT SAFE GUARDING 2012

Submission of the Assemblies of a college of37 clans ofBunyoro Tooro as Primary bearer and Custodian Institutions ofEmpaako Tradition.

Received and fo:rwarded

Monsigneur Peter Kumaraki Araali Chairperson Empaako Nomination Committee Ag. Chairperson BOD - Engabu Za Tooro

Stephen Rwagwer twoki Technical facilitator I Executive Director Engabu Za Tooro. Tel: +1256 772 469 751 Email: [email protected] THE CLANS WHICH NOMINATED EMPAAKO TRADITION FOR UNESCO'S INSCRIPTION ON THE LIST OF INTANGIBLE CULTURAL HERITAGE IN NEED OF URGENT SAfEGUARDING 2012 CLAN Page 1. ABABBOOPI 1 2. ABABIITO 11 3. ABABWORO 13 4. ABABWONGO 15 5. ABACAAKI '" 16 6. ABACWA 19 7. ABACWAMBA 30 8. ABACWEZI 32 9. ABAFUMAMBOGO 35 10. ABAGAHI 38 11. ABAGAYA 40 12. ABAGOMBE 42 13. ABAGORONGWA '" 45 14. ABAGUMBA 47 15. ABAGWERI 50 16. ABAHINDA S6 17. ABAISANZA 58 18. ABAITlRA 63 19. ABAKURUNGO 66 20. ABALEBEKI 74 21. ABALIISA 75 22. ABANEKERA 77 23. ABANGO 79 24. ABANYONZA 83 25. ABASAIGI '" 86 26. ABASAMBU 88 27. ABASANA 90 28. ABASIITA 93 29. ABASINGO 102 30. ABASONGA 114 31. ABATENZI 116 32. ABAYAGA 119 33. ABAZlRA 121 34. ABANNA 124 35. ABEERI 130 36. ABAKOYO . 37. ABAMOOLI . 38. ABASONDE . P.O. BOX 265 FORT PORTAL

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UNESCO Intangible Heritage Section 75732 Paris Cedex 15 FRANCE

Dear Sir/Madam!

RE: NOMINATION OF EMPAAKO TRADITION FOR UNESCO'S r INSCRIPTION ON THE LIST OF INTANGIBLE CULTURAL HERITAGE IN NEED OF URGENT SAFE GUARDING

We, the Ababbopi Clan of Tooro with a mission to safe guard our cultural identity and. heritage do hereby confirm that we gave free! prior and informed consent and fully participated in the nomination of Empaako tradition for UNESCO's inscription on the list of Intangible Cultural Heritage in need of Urgent Safeguarding

Realizing the critical need to safeguard our threatened Empaako tradition and project it into posterity! we commit ourselves to do our best to implement the proposal safeguarding measures! today and in the future.

Signee/,

No NAME CONTACT SIGNATURE NO NAME SIGNATURE NO NAME CONTACT SIGNATURE CONSULTATIVE MEETING /SEMINAR FOR NOMINATION OF EMPAAKO TRADITION FOR INSCRIPTION ON UNESCO'S LIST OF INTANGIBLE CULTURAL HERITAGE IN NEED OF URGENT SAFEGUARDING.

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9 \0 Requ ClT I CfH 11TH ABABI c .... R e 09 MAl 25th Ja~" 20 ..·.. ·······.... ·!'t..M .. \::)(J UNESCO Intangible Heritage Section, 75732 Paris CEDEX 15, France

Dear Sir/Madam,

Re: Nomination of Empaako Tradition for UNESCO's Inscription on the list of Intangible Cultural Heritage in Need of Urgent Safeguarding.

We, the Ababiito Clan of Tooro affirm that we are the bearers and custodians of Empaako tradition by birth and ancestry and with the mission to safeguard our cultural identity and heritage do hereby confirm that we gave free, prior and informed consent and fully participated in the nomination of Empaako tradition for UNESCO's inscription on the list of intangible cultural heritage in need of urgent safeguard 2012.

Signed,

NO. NAME CONTACT SIGNATURE

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Le BAB R R N° ~~'~fJ.v ...... 25 th Jan. 2012

UNESCO Intangible Heritage Section, 75732 Paris CEDEX 15, France

Dear Sir/Madam,

Re: Nomination of Empaako Tradition for UNESCO's Inscription on the list of Intangible Cultural Heritage in Need of Urgent Safeguarding.

We, the Ababworo Clan of Tooro affirm that we are the bearers and custodians of Empaako tradition by birth and ancestry and with the mission to safeguard our cultural identity and heritage do hereby confirm that we gave free, prior and informed consent and fully participated in the nomination of Empaako tradition for UNESCO's inscription on the list of intangible cultural heritage in need of urgent safeguard 2012.

Realizing the critical need to safeguard our threatened Empaako tradition, we commit our selves to do our best to implement the proposed safeguarding measures, today and in the future.

FOR GOD AND MY COUNTRY

Signed,

NO. NAME CONTACT SIGNATURE , i, , i

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" , i Rec;u ClT / C'H /6TH Le AB B c R ...... 25 th Jan. 2012

UNESCO Intangible Heritage Section, 75732 Paris CEDEX is, France

Dear Sir/Madam,

Re: Nomination of Empaako Tradition for UNESCO's Inscription on the list of Intangible Cultural Heritage in Need of Urgent Safeguarding.

We, the Ababwongo Clan of Tooro affirm that we are the bearers and custodians of Empaako tradition by birth and ancestry and with the mission to safeguard our cultural identity and heritage do hereby confirm that we gave free, prior and informed consent and fully participated in the nomination of Empaako tradition for UNESCO's inscription on the list of intangible cultural heritage in need of urgent safeguard 2012.

Signed,

NO. NAME CONTACT SIGNATURE

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/ CIH / lTH 25 th Jan.2012

UNESCO Intangible Heritage Section,

N° ".. ~'..':'l,"~.'r( ..

France.

Dear Sir/Madam,

Re, Nomination of Empaako Tradition for UNESCO's InscriJ;?tion on the list of Intangible Cultural Heritage in Need of Urgent Safeguarding.

We ,the Abachaaki clan of Tooro, with the mission to safeguard our cultural identity and heritage do hereby confirm that we gave free, prior and informed consent and fully participated in the nomination of Empaako tradition for UNESCO's inscription on the list of intangible cultural heritage in need of urgent safeguarding.

Realizing the critical need to safeguard our threatened Empaako tradition, we commit our selves to do our best to implement the proposed safeguarding measures today and in the future

Signed,

NO. NAME CONTACT SIGNATURE CONTACT

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UNESCO INANGIBLE CULTURAL HERITAGE SECTION

75732 PARIS CEDEX 15

FRANCE

Dear Sir/Madam,

RE: NOMINATION OF EMPAAKO TRADITION FOR UNESCO'S INSCRIPTION ON THE LIST OF INTANGIBLE CULTURAL HERITAGE IN NEED OF URGENT SAFEGUARDING

Do hereby confirm that we gave Free, prior and informed Consent and fully participated in the nomination of Empaako tradition for inscription on UNESCO's list of Intangible Cultural Heritage in Need of Urgent Safeguarding.

Realizing the need to safeguard our threatened Empaako tradition and project it into posterity, we commit ourselves to do our best to implement the proposed measures today and in the future.

Nyakairu Kenneth

Mukuru woruganda

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UNESCO Intangible Heritage Section Le 75732 Paris Cedex 15 FRANCE

Dear Sir/Madam

RE: NOlVIINATION OF EMPAAKO TRADITH FOR UNESCO's INSCRIPTION ON THE LIST OF INTANGIBLlj~CULTURAL HERITAGE IN NEED OF URGENT SAFEGUAJ:tDING.

'Ne, the Abacwamba Clan of Tooro with a mission to safeguard our cultural identity and heritage do hereby confirm that we gave free, prior and informed consent and fully participated in the nomination ofEmpaako tradition for UNESCO's inscription on the list of Intangible Cultural Heritage in Need of UI"gent Safeguarding.

Realising the critical need to saJ'eguard our threatened Empaako tradition and project it into posterity, we commit ourselves le) do our best to implement the proposed safeguarding measures, toddy and in the future.

Signed,

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10th November, 11

UNESCO Intangible Heritage Section 75732 CEDEX 15 France

Dear Sir/Madam,

Re: Nomination of Empaako Tradaion for UNESCO's I ption on the list of Intangib:e Cultural Heritage in Need of Urgent Safegua

We, the Abaitira Clan of Tooro with a m ion to safeguard our cultural dentity and heritage do hereby confirm that we gave free, prio nd informed conse and tul rticipated in the nomination Empaako on for UN s InSCription on the list of Intangible Cu Heritage of Urgent Safeguarding.

Realisi the critical need to safeguard our threatened rnpaako trad nand project into posterity, we commit ourse to do ou to impleme the proposed safeguarding measure, today and in the future.

Signed

No. Contact Signature I NO NAME CONTACT SIGNATURE

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Heritage Section, 15,

Re: r~'rrf••• Tradition for UNESCO's Inscription on Heritage in Need of Urgent

We, the Abacwezl affirm that we are the bearers and custodians of Empaako and ancestry and with the mission to safeguard our cultural identity heritage do hereby confirm that we gave free, prior and informed consent and fully participated in the nomination of Empaako tradition for UNESCO's inscription on the list of intangible cultural heritage in need of urgent safeguard 2012.

Realizing the critical need to safeguard our threatened Empaako tradition, we commit our selves to do our best to implement the proposed safeguarding measures, today and in the future.

FOR GOD AND MY COUNTRY

Signed,

CONTACT NO NA.ME CONT/ er SIG\L\TURE

10th November, 2011

Regu CLT // ITH UNESCO Intangible Heritage Section 75732 Paris CEDEX 15 France Le [~.i~~AI 20;D N° ....".... """"v>.~, Dear Sir/Madam,

Re: Nomination of Empaako Tradition for UNESCO's Inscription on the list of Intangible Cultural Heritage in Need of Urgent Safeguarding.

We, the Bafumambogo Clan of Tooro with a mission to safeguard our cultural identity and heritage do hereby confirm that we gave free, prior and informed conscent and fully participated in the nomination of Empaako tradition for UNESCO's Inscription on thE list of Intangible Cultural Heritage in Need of Urgent Safeguarding.

[{ealising the critical need to safeguard our threatenec-J Empaako tradition and project it into posterity, we commit ourselves to do our best to implement the proposed safeguarding measure, today and in the future.

Signed:

No. (ontact

Omukuru w'oruganda Omumyoka Omuhandiki Omukeeto Isenkati baana Stephen Rwagweri Atwooki Francis Basaliza Adyeri Vincent Mugisa Apuuli Rt Rev. Reuben Kisembo Amooti Mrs. Margaret Ngondo Amooti NO NAME CONTACT SIGNATURE .------r------···---··-T---~---,_-----____, NO NAME CONTACT SIGNATURE Regu CLT / -

UNESCO Intangible Heritage Section, 75732 Paris CEDEX France

Dear Sir/Madam,

Nomination of Empaako Tralditlon the of Safeguarding.

We, the Abagahi Clan of of Empaako tradition by to safl::!QUal cultural identity and heritage do hereby rnn'Ml"n"I we gave free, informed consent and fully participated the nomination of Empaako tradition for UNESCO's inscription on the of heritage of urgent safeguard 2012.

Realizing the critical need to safeguard our threatened Empaako tradition, we commit our selves to do our best to implement the proposed safeguarding measures, today and in the future.

FOR GOD AND COUNTRY

Signed, N;\~. rE ~ .. Regu ABAGAY c N- L 25th J~n·;·2.Q12 ....

UNESCO Intangible Heritage Section, 75732 Paris CEDEX 15, France

Dear Sir/Madam,

Re: Nomination of Empaako Tradition for UNESCO's Inscription on the list of Intangible Cultural Heritage in Need of Urgent Safeguarding.

We, the Abagaya Clan of Tooro affirm that we are the bearers and custodians of Empaako tradition by birth and ancestry and with the mission to safeguard our cultural identity and heritage do hereby confirm that we gave free, prior and informed consent and fully participated in the nomination of Empaako tradition for UNESCO's inscription on the list of intangible cultural heritage in need of urgent safeguard 2012.

Realizing the critical need to safeguard our threatened Empaako tradition, we commit our selves to do our best to implement the proposed safeguarding measures, today and in the future.

FOR GOD AND MY COUNTRY

Signed,

NO. NAME CONTACT SIGNATURE CONTACT SIGNATURE Regu ClT I/

Le ABAGOMBECLAN-TOORO

UNESCO Intangible Heritage Section 75732 Paris Cedex 15 FRANCE

Dear Sir/Madam

RE: NOMINATION OF EMPAAKO TRADITION FOR UNESCO's INSCRIPTION ON THE LIST OIf INTANGIB E TURAL HERITAGE IN NEED OF URGENT SAFI~G{]ARnING.

We, the Abagombe Clan of Tooro with a mission to safeguard our cultural identity and heritage do hereby confirm that we free, prior and informed consent and fully participated in the nom :'ltion ofEmpaako tradition for UNESCO's inscription on the list of htangibh~ Cultural Heritage in Need of Urgent Safeguarding.

Realising the critical need to safeguard our threatened Empaako tradition and project it into posterity, we commit ourselves 1() do our best to implement the proposed safeguarding measures, today and in the future.

Signed, NO NAME CONTACT SIGNATURE NO NAME CONTACT SIGNATURE B ......

25th Jan. 2012

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Re: Nornination of Empaako Tradition for UNESCO'S Inscription on the list of Intangible Cultural Heritage in Need of Urgent Safeguarding

Wer the Abagorongwa clan of Tooror with the mission to safeguard our cultural identity and heritage do hereby confirm that we gave freer prior and informed consent and fully participated in the nomination of Empaako tradition for UNESCO'S inscription on the list of intangible cultural heritage in need of urgent safeguarding.

Realizing the critical need to safeguard our threatened Empaako traditionr we commit our selves to do our best to implemept the proposed safeguarding measures today and in the future.

Signed;

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~~UNESCO INTANGIBLE CULcrURAL HERITAGE SECTION~~

~~75732 PARIS CEDEX 15~~

~~FRANCE~~

~~Dear Sir/Madam,~~

~~RE: NOIYI1Nl\]'lON OF ElYlPAAKO TRADITION FOR UNESCO'S INSCRIPTION ON THE LIST OF INTANGIBLE CULTURAL HERITAGE IN NEED OF URGE;~T SAFEGUARDING~~

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Do hereby confirm that \V'~ gave Free, Prior and Informed Consent and fully participated in the nOllllnation of Empaako CCradition for inscription on UNSECO's list of Intangible Cultural Heritage in Need of Urgent Safeguarding.

~~Realizing the critical ne'~d to safeguard our threatened Empaako Tradition and project it into posterity, we commit ourselves to do our best to implement the proposed measures today and in the future.~~

~~(Name, Contact, Seal or stamp, and signature of all possible signatories and members).~~

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~~25 th January, 2012~~

~~UNESCO Intangible Heritage Section 75732 Paris Cedex 15 FRANCE~~

~~Dear SirIMadam~~

~~RE: NOMINATION OF EMPAAKO TRADITION FOR UNESCO's INSCRIPTION ON THE LIST OF INTANGIBLE CULTURAL HERITAGE IN NEED OF URGENT SAFEGUARDING.~~

We, the Abagweri Clan of Tooro with a mission to safeguard our cultural identity and heritage do hereby confirm that we gave free, prior and informed consent and fully participated in the nomination ofEmpaako tradition for UNESCO's inscription on the list ofIntangible Cultural Heritage in Need of Urgent Safeguarding.

Realising the critical need to safeguard our threatened Empaako tradition and project it into posterity, we commit ourselves to do our best to implement the proposed safeguarding measures, today and in the' future.

~~Signed,~~

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~~N° . 25 th January, 2012 lJNESCO Intangible Heritage Section 75732 Paris Cedex 15 FRANCE~~

~~Dear Sir/Madam~~

~~RE: NOMINATION OF EMPAAKO TRADITION FOR UNESCO's INSCRIPTION ON THE LIST OF INTANGIBLE CULTURAL HERITAGE IN NEED OF URGENT SAFEGUARDING.~~

Realising the critical need to safeguard our threatenec! Empaako tradition and project it into posterity, we commit ourselves to do our best to implement the proposed safeguarding measures, today and in the' future.

~~Signed,~~

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~~RE: NOMINATION OF EMPAAKO THADITION FOR UNESCO's INSCRIPTION ON THE LIST OF INTANGIB El CULTURAL HERITAGE IN NEED OF URGENT SAFEGUARDING.~~

We, the Abahinda Clan of Tooro with a mission to safeguard our cultural identity and heritage do hereby confirm that we gave free, prior and informed consent and fully participated in the nomination ofEmpaako tradition for UNESCO's inscription on the list ofIn l.angible Cul,tural Heritage in Need oflhgcnt Safeguarding.

Realising the critical need to safeguard our threatened Empaako tradition and project it into posterity, we commit ourselves te do our best to implement the proposed safeguarding measures, toddy and in the future.

~~Signed, NO NAME CONTACT SIGNATURE --...5 N C NQ th 25 Jari·... i01T·· ......~~

~~UNESCO Intangible Heritage Section, 75732 Paris CEDEX 15, France~~

~~Dear Sir/Madam,~~

~~Re: Nomination of Empaako Tradition for UNESCO's Inscription on the list of Intangible Cultural Heritage in Need of Urgent Safeguarding.~~

We, the Abaisanza Clan of Tooro affirm that we are the bearers and custodians of Empaako tradition by birth and ancestry and with the mission to safeguard our cultural identity and heritage do hereby confirm that we gave free, prior and informed consent and fully participated in the nomination of Empaako tradition for UNESCO's inscription on the list of intangible cultural heritage in need of urgent safeguard 2012.

~~Realizing the critical need to safeguard our threatened Empaako tradition, we commit our selves to do our best to implement the proposed safeguarding measures, today and in the future.~~

~~fOR GOD AND MY COUNTRY~~

~~Signed,~~

~~NO. NAME CONTACT SIGNATURE~~

~~SIGNATURE NO NAME CONTACT SIGNATURE~~

~~6/ !~~

~~i . •~~

~~i I nTH~~

~~Le Novernber) 2011~~

~~N° ...... l'r: ..~'[}..1J . UI\J lntangib He Section 75 Paris CEDEX 15 France~~

~~Dear Sir/Madam,~~

~~Re: Nornination of Empaako Tradition UNESCOJs Inscription on the list of intangible Cultural Heritage in Need of Urgent Safeguarding>~~

V·le, the Abakurungo Cia of Tooro v\fith a mission to safeguard our cu ral ide and heritage do hereby confirm at we gave prio and jnt/',ytY1tC"", conse and fully participated n the r.orninatiofl of Ernpa ko tradition UNESCO)s Inscription on the list of Intangible Cultural Heritage in Need of Urgent Safeguarding.

~~Heal the critical need to safeguard 0 r threatened Empaako trad and project it into posterity, we commit ourselves to do our Implement proposed safeguarding measure, today a in the future.~~

~~SI'ot"ld'b I,..~~

~~No, Contact Signature CONTACT SIGNATURE Rec;u ClTI CIH I ,rH"~~

~~Le 09 MAl 2012~~

~~1< R l -T ··'\::;;l'·~...v.v .~~

~~10th November, 2011~~

~~UNESCO intangible Heritage Section 75732 Paris CEDEX 15 France~~

~~Dear Sir/Madam,~~

~~Re: Nomination of Empaako Tradition for UNESCO's Inscription on the list of Intangible Cultural Heritage in Need of Urgent Safeguarding.~~

We, the Abakurungo Clan of Tooro with a mission to safeguard our cultural identity and heritage do hereby confirrn that we gave free, prior and informed consent and fully participated in the nornination of Empaako tradition for UNESCO's Inscription on the list of Intangible Cultural Heritage in Need of Urgent Safeguarding.

R.ealising the critical need to safeguard our threatened Empaako tradition and project it into posterity, we commit ourselves to do our best to implement the proposed safeguarding measure, today and in the future.

~~Signed:~~

~~Contact Signature~~

~~K l N- Regu elT I CIH 11TH~~

~~10th November) 2011 N° 'W;lV\~ilJ ..if• ......~~

~~UNESCO Intangible Heritage Section 75732 Paris CEDEX 15 France~~

~~Dear Sir/Madam,~~

~~Re: Nomination of Empaako Tradition for UNESCO's Inscription on the list of Intangible Cultural Heritage in Need of Urgent Safeguarding.~~

We, the Abakurungo Clan of Tooro with a mission to safeguard our cultural identity and heritage do hereby confirm that we gave free, prior and informed consent and fully participated in the nomination of Empaako tradition for UNESCO)s Inscription on the list of Intangible Cultural Heritage in Need of Urgent Safeguarding.

Reaiising the critical need to safeguard our threatened Empaako tradition and project it into posterity, we commit ourselves to do our best to implement the proposed safeguarding measure, today and in the future.

~~Signl..~d :~~

~~Contact Signature~~

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~~Re~u / CIH / ITH~~

~~Le loth November, 2011~~

~~N° """.l"~.\i, ..'J . UI\JESCO intangible Heritage Section 75732 Paris CEDEX 15 France~~

~~Dear Sir/Madam,~~

~~Re: Nomination of Empaako Tradition for UNESCO's Inscription on the list of Intangible Cultural Heritage in Need of Urgent Safeguarding.~~

VVe, the AbakurungQ Clan of Tooro with a mission to safeguard our cultural identitv and heritage do hereby confirm that we gave free; prior and informed consent and fully participated in the nomination of Empaako tradition for UNESCO's Inscription on the list of Intangible Cultural Heritage in Need of Urgent Safeguarding.

~~Sign(:d:~~

~~Contact Signature p~~

~~Jan. WE~~

~~UNESCO Intangible H<::ritage Section, 75732 Paris CEDEX 15, France~~

~~S'lr/~/I:- LJCu.r'lo:.>r I LJ d-'d IT•. 1,~~

~~Re: Nomination of Ernpaako Tradition for UNESCO's Inscription on the list of Intangible Cultural Heritar~e in Ne(;d of tJr~lent Safeguarding.~~

We, the "'" affirm that we are the bearers and custodians of Empaako tradition by bitth and ancestr( and with the mission to safeguard our· cultural identity and heritcige do hereby confirn: that Vie gave free, prior and infonlled C()I'is\~nt and fully pa(ticipdl:ecJ in tile nomination En:paakc tradition for LII',JESCCYs inscription en the list [.if intangible cuiturall1eritage in need of urgent lmn:l 201

~~Rea!izing the critical safeguc1t(J our threateneU conlinit c;ur seives to do our be3St to implernent the piOr;CSQ,] uci!'eji i:)(~a::)l~!eS, today in tile future.~~

~~SigneeJ,~~

~~NO. CONTACT ABALIISA CLAN - TOORO Le~~

~~N° ...... •.. ,."" UNESCO Intangible Heritage Section ..... 75732 Paris Cedex 15 FRANCE~~

~~Dear Sir/~1adam~~

~~RE: NOMINATION OF EMPAAKO TRADITION FOR UNESCO's INSCRIPTION ON THE LIST OF INTANGIBL[~CULTURAL HERITAGE IN NEED OF URGENT SAFl~GUARDlNG.~~

We, the Abaliisa Clan of Tooro with a mission to ~afeguard our cultural identity and heritage do hereby confirm that we gave free, prior and informed consent and fully participated in the nomination ofEmpaako tradition for UNESCO's inscription on the list ofIntangible Cultural Heritage in Need of Urgent Safeguarding.

~~Signed,~~

~~,---,---_.... No. NAME CONTACT SIGNATURI~ NO NAME ABANEKERA CLAN -TOORO~~

~~UNESCO Intangible Heritage Section 75732 Paris Cedex 15 FRANCE~~

~~Dear Sir/Madam~~

~~RE: NOMINATION OF EMPAAKO TRADITION t<"'OR UNESCO's INSCRIPTION ON THE LIST OF IN]'ANGIBLE CULTURAL HERITAGE IN NEED OF URGENT SAFEGUARDING.~~

We, the Abanekera Clan of Tooro with a mission to safeguard our culture identity and heritage do hereby confirm that we gave free, prior and informed consent and fully participated in the nomination ofEmpaako tradition for UNESCO's inscription on the list ofIntangible Cultural Heritage in Need of Urgent Safeguarding,

Realising the critical need to safeguard om threatened Empaako tradition and project it into posterity, we commit ourselves to do our best to implement the proposed safeguarding measures, today and in the future.

~~Signed,~~

~~NAME SiGNATURE NAME Requ ClT / H / ITH~~

~~Le G~~

~~N° ...... , 25th Jan. 2012~~

~~UNESCO Intangible Heritage Section, 75732 Paris CEDEX 15, France~~

~~Dear Sir/Madam,~~

~~Re: Nomination of Empaako Tradition for UNESCO's Inscription on the list of Intangible Cultural Heritage in Need of Urgent Safeguarding.~~

We, the Abango clan of Tooro, affirm that we are the bearers and custodians of Empaako tradition by birth and ancestry and with' the mission to safeguard our cultural identity and heritage do hereby confirm that we gave free, prior and informed consent and fully participated in the nomination of Empaako tradition for UNESC01s inscription on the list of intangible cultural heritage in need of urgent safeguard 2012.

~~Realizing the critical need to safeguard our threatened Empaako tradition, we commit our selves to do our best to implement the proposed safeguarding measures, today and in the future.~~

~~FOR GOD AND COUNTRY~~

~~Signed,~~

~~NO. CONTACT~~

~~NO NAMr: CONTACT~~

~~t NO NAME~~

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~~'-'", Re«;u CLT /~~

~~.,;;<..•.'>4.H•••• " ••••••••~~

~~Regu CLT I CIH I ,rH~~

~~...... Le. "09"MAl 2012~~

~~Z'i J(jfN0!OU ·· .. ·· r4":·~iPJ ..~~

~~UNESCO lnta[lgible Heritage Section, 75732 Paris CEDEX 15, France~~

~~Dear Sir/Madam,~~

~~Re: Nomination of Empaako Tradition for UNESCO's Inscription on the list of Intangible Cultural Heritage in Need of Urgent Safeguarding.~~

We, the .. \~1f2 (11(: the bearers and rv, Cl I \ ku Uon bi CJ 2Jn:cstr; and the mission to safeguard our cultural identity tlnd heritage (10 herehy confirm that we gave free, prior and informed consent and fullV' paliicipall'Xl in nomination of Empaako trrJ(Jition for tJl\J irl',uipUcm nth: !i:'rt nl intangible cultural heritage in need of urgent safe9uard 2.0tL

~~Realizing the Critical need to safeguard our threatened Ernpa2kc.: lraditJol-" \I'i~; commit our selves to do our best to implement the proposf::') safeguarcjiriq measures, today and in the future.~~

~~FOR GOD AND MY COUNTRY~~

~~Signed,~~

~~NO. NAME CONTAcr , SH.:iNATUHE NO NAME <:-O-NT-A-C-i----,.-""'--SIG NATlJiu: .-- -" ., -'1 -+-----.,,--·-·---··~·-t·,-·-·-'--'--~--" -'1 i~~

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~~UNESCO Intangible Heritage Section ..... 75732 Paris Cedex 15 FRANCE~~

~~Dear Sir/Madam~~

~~RE: NOMINATION OF' EMPAAKO TRADITION FOR UNESCO's INSCRIPTION ON THE LIST OF INTANGIBLE CULTURAL HERITAGE IN NEED OF URGENT SAFEGUARDING.~~

We, the Abasambu Clan of Tooro with a mission to safeguard our culture identity and heritage do hereby confirm that we gave free, prior and informed consent and fully participated in the nomination of Empaako tradition for UNESCO's inscription on the list ofIntangible Cultural Heritage in Need of Urgent Safeguarding.

Realising the critical need to safeguard our threatened Empaako tradition and project it into posterity, we commit ourselves to do our best to Implement the proposed safeguarding measures, today and in the future.

~~Signed,~~

~~NAME CONTACT SIGNATURE~~

~~N° 25th Jan. 20'1:2.... ··""'··,,·,"'''~~

~~UNESCO Intangible Heritage Section, 75732 Paris CEDEX 15, France~~

~~Dear Sir/Madam,~~

~~Re: Nomination of Empaako Tradition for UNESCO's Inscription on the list of Intangible Cultural Heritage in Need of Urgent Safeguarding.~~

We, the Abasana Clan of Tooro affirm that we are the bearers and custodians . of Empaako tradition by birth and ancestry and with the mission to safeguard our cultural identity and heritage do hereby confirm that we gave free, prior and informed consent and fully participated in the nomination of Empaako tradition for UNESCO's inscription on the list of intangible heritage need of urgent safeguard 2012.

~~Realizing the.critical need to safeguard our threatened Empaako tradition, we commit our selves to do our best to implement the proposed safeguarding measures, today and the future.~~

~~FOR GOD AND MY COUNTRY~~

~~Signed,~~

~~NO. NAME CONTACT SIGNATURE CON'r. 5IG~;.\TURI: CONTACt SIGN.\TUIU Re~u eLT /~~

~~Le ..... 511 L '" '.". ~,~~

~~25th Jan.2012~~

~~UNESCO Intangible Heritage Section,~~

~~75732 Paris CEDEX 15,~~

~~France.~~

~~Dear Sir/Madam,~~

~~Re, Nomination of Empaako Tradition for UNESCO's Inscription on the list of Intangible Cultural Heritage in Need of Urgent Safeguarding.~~

We ,the Abasiitaclan of Tooro, with the mission to safeguard our cultural identity and heritage do hereby confirm that we gave free, prior and informed consent and fully participated in the nomination of Empaako tradition for UNESCO's inscription on the list of intangible cultural heritage in need of urgent safeguarding.

~~Realizing the critical need to safeguard our threatened Empaako tradition, we commit our selves to do our best to implement the proposed safeguarding measures today and in the future~~

~~Signed,~~

~~NO. NAME CONTACT SIGNATURE CONTACT SIGNAT(JRE~~

~~NO NAME .~o NAME iCONTACT SIGNATURE~~

~~I i I~~

~~i 1~~

~~I I ABASI c -T N° 25th Ja~:""''''''~~

~~UNESCO Intangible Heritage Section, 75732 Paris CEDEX 15, France~~

~~Dear Sir/Madam,~~

~~Re: Nomination of Empaako Tradition for UNESCO's Inscription on the list of Intangible Cultural Heritage in Need of Urgent Safeguarding.~~

We, the Abasingo Clan of Tooro affirm that we are the bearers and custodians of Empaako tradition by birth and ancestry and with the mission to safeguard our cultural identity and heritage do hereby confirm that we gave free, prior and informed consent and fully participated in the nomination of Empaako tradition for UNESCO's inscription on the list of intangible cultural heritage in need of urgent safeguard 2012.

~~Realizing the critical need to safeguard our threatened Empaako tradition, we commit our selves to do our best to implement the proposed safeguarding measures, today and in the future.~~

~~fOR GOD AND MY COUNTRY~~

~~CONTACT SIGNATURE~~

~~______-L- _ CONTACT SIGNATURE~~

~~I NO. NAME CONTACT CON1"ACT GNAfURE~~

~~NO. NAME NATURE~~

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~~...... UNESCO Intangible Heritage Section, 75732 Paris 15,~~

~~Dear Sir/Madam,~~

~~Nomination of Empaako Tradition for UNESCO's Inscription on the list of Intangible Cultural Heritage in Need Safeguarding.~~

We, the Abasonga clan of Tooro, affirm that we are the bearers and custodians of Empaako tradition by birth and ancestry and with the mission to safeguard our cultural identity and heritage do hereby confirm that we gave free, prior and informed consent and fully participated in nomination of Empaako tradition for UNESCO's inscription on the of intangible cultural heritage in of urgent safeguard 2012.

~~CONTACT~~

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~~I----+----~------+------+------I CIH 11TH ABATENZI CLAN-TOORO C/O P.O BOX 916 FORTPORTAl [email protected]~~

~~Date.29TH FEB.. 20l2.~~

~~UNESCO INTANGIBLE CULTURAL HERITAGE SECTION.~~

~~75732 PARIS CEDEX 15~~

~~FRANCE.~~

~~Dear sir/madam,~~

~~RE: NOMINATION OF EMPAAKO TRADITION FOR UNESCO'S INSCRIPTION ON THE LIST OF INTANGIBLE CULTURAL HERITAGE IN NEED OF URGENT SAFE GUARDING.~~

~~We the ABATENZI CLAN OF TOORO, Affirm that we are the bearer and custodians of Empaako~~

~~Traditional by bilih and Ancestry and with mission to safe guard our cultural indentity and heritage.~~

Do here by confirm that we gave free, prior and informed consent and fully participated in the nomination of Empaako traditional for inscription on UNESCO's list ofIntangib!e Cultural Heritage in Need of Urgent safe guarding.

~~Realizing the need to safeguard our threatened Empaako tradition and project it into posterity,~~

~~We commit our selves to do our best to implement the proposed measures today and in future.~~

~~Rwaheeru Geoffrey. cry;J-- '1~~2-3: Mukuru Woruganda.~~

~~ABATENZI NA BATENZIKATI OMUZIRO GWAITU OBUSITO NAME CONTACT SIGNATURE c, Rwaheeru Geoffrey 782852369 J(rtt V( ~, , 2 Komwiswa Peter 773984515 ri',,"~~

~~3 Night Joyce 787203685 ,1r:JiA(fJf /v) .. j 4 Lusi Birungi 781226433~~

~~5 Rwaheeru Seith 754561506~~

~~6 Taliwanyuma Sele 78510592f " E",~t:7rJ 7 Kabyanga Angelica 782323903~~

~~8 Birungi patrick 789685586 fly N-;;::)} V IMuf(x~0'A 9 Mugisa Maskali 789359000 rV, Cl J 10 Nyakaisiki Rose 776253007 ~/. R~~

~~11 Kagaba Leonard 773653251 It1tLVJ~iS4,e!~ (), -"- 12 Tusiime Rose 779990683 ~iiV,1 ~v"W~~

~~13 Kwebiha Jane 772685912 Tt> .yC .H(.(t,~~

~~14 Asaba Thomas 777748301 15 Magezi Stephen 782828709 ~ 16 Kamuli rose 784694345 .V "'v'<""<2I:!~~

~~17 kakyo Florence 704283007 0\\, ,P?"'V' .K. 18 Karungi Grace 783350130 k>&~~

~~19 Banura Lawrence 789606564 1~,C",vf 'i&¥hJLA./VV;Fi, 20 Mugisa Stephen 775042113~~

~~21 Isingoma William 777143635 I ~/.~~

~~22 Asaba Isaya 771435504 tA!:;:e1 -'Tei A r" \ > 'i~ 23 Ahabyona Abel 777293661 l&!)A.~~

~~24 Karungi Edith 782424627 1~<.\0"~ ~ '~~

~~26 Kusemerwa Joan 787205375 Ku~~

~~l ! i .t\i.~{; 27 Kahunde Stella 789685152 ~ \vt~~

~~28 Mbabazi Rose 787210708 ~~-~~

~~29 Byarurwa Magret 779445383 . ~'-'- - '\I 30 Nyakojo Felix 785527568 / '\ ,:) )J'l>f 31 Nyangasa James 772854397 " IVv - v~~

~~32 Kabakoyo Peluse 774584243 ¥:C"\;i(\ \;:C Q",)) \' 33 Immulika D~J;~~

~~34 Kaganda Sunday Christopher~~

~~35 Alituha Joseph~~

~~36 Kusemerwa Robert~~

~~37 Kabatenzi Mable~~

~~38 Kwaheeru Christopher~~

~~39 Kabategeki Annet 40 Tusiime Joseph~~

~~41 Rwaheeru Covice~~

~~42 Bulemu Richard 776306214~~

~~43 Rwamwenge Robert 753335899~~

~~44 Muhumuza Livingstone 777716797~~

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~~Le ABAYAGA CLAN .. TO R ...... 25th Jan. 2012~~

~~UNESCO Intangible Heritage Section, 75732 Paris CEDEX 15, France~~

~~Dear Sir/Madam,~~

~~Re: Nomination of Empaako Tradition for UNESCO's Inscription on the list of Intangible Cultural Heritage in Need of Urgent Safeguarding.~~

We, the Abayaga Clan of Tooro affirm that we are the bearers and custodians of Empaako tradition by birth and ancestry and with the mission to safeguard our cultural identity and heritage do hereby confirm that we gave free, prior and informed consent and fully participated in the nomination of Empaako tradition for UNESCO's inscription on the list of intangible cultural heritage in need of urgent safeguard 2012.

RealiZing the critical need to safeguard our threatened Empaako tradition, we commit our selves to do our best to implement the proposed safeguarding measures, today and in the future. fOR GOD AND MY COUNTRY

~~Signed,~~

~~CONTACT~~

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~~Le BAZIRA CLAN -TOORO N° ··.. ···,-;'\o{~l().G....~~

~~UNESCO Intangible Heritage Section 75732 Paris Cedex 15 FRANCE~~

~~Dear Sir/Madam,~~

~~RE: NOMINATION OF EMPAAKO TRADITION FOR UNESCO'S INSCRIPTION ON THE LIST OF INTANGIBLE CULTURAL HERITAGE IN NEED OF URGENT SAFE GUARDING.~~

"Ve, the Bazira Clan of Tooro with a mission to safe guard our cultural identity and heritage do hereby confirm that we gave free, prior and informed consent and fully participated in the nomination of Enlpaako tradition f{)r UNESCO's inscription on the list of Intangible Cultural Heritage in Need of Urgent Safeguarding.

Realizing the critical need to safeguard our threatened Empaako tradition and project it into posterity, we commit ourselves to do our best to implenlent the proposal safeguarding nleasures, today and in the future.

~~Signed,~~

~~NO NAME CONTACT SIGNATURE NO NAME CONTACT SIGNATURE~~

~~t NO NAME CONTACT SIGNATURE~~

~~l UNE~CO ~ntahgible Heritage Section 75732 Paris CeQex,15 FRANCE~~

~~Dear Sir/NIadam~~

~~RE: NOMINATION OF EMPAAKO TRADITION FOR UN.ESCO's INSCRIPTION ON THE LIST OF INTANG1BLE CULTURAL HERITAGE IN NEED OF UHGENT SAFEGUf\RDING.~~

'rYe, the Abanna Clan of Tooro \vith a mission to safeguard our cultural identity and heritage do hereby confIrm that we gav,.: free, prior and informed consent and fully participated in the nomination ofEmpaako tradition for UNESCO's inscription on the list ofIntangible Cultural Heritage in Need of Urgent Safeguarding.

~~Signed,~~

~~\ Intangible Heritage 75732 Paris 'Cedex 15 • FR_ANCE~~

~~DearSir:' rv1aclam~~

~~[{E: NONHNATION OF EI'vlPAAKO TRADIT10N FOR UN,ESCO Il\fSCRIPTION ON THE LIST OF INTANGJBLE CULTURAL HERITAGE IN NEED OF URGEN'I SAFEGU RDING.~~

We) the Abanna Clan of Tooro with a mission to safeguard our cultural identity and heritage do hereby confirm that we gav'~ free, prior and informed consent and fully participated in the nomination ofEmpaako tradition for UNESCO's inscription on the list oflniangihle Cultural Heritage in Need ofUrgeotSafeguarding.

Realising the critical need to safeguard our threatened Empaako tradition and project it in posterity, "'le commit ourselves to do our best to irr~oj the proposed safeglklrding rneasures, today and in the future.

~~\ NO NAME Regu CLT /~~

~~25 th Jan. 2012~~

~~UNESCO Intangible Heritage Section, 75732 Paris CEDEX 15, France~~

~~Dear Sir/Madam,~~

~~Re: Nomination of Empaako Tradition for UNESCO's Inscription on the list of Intangible Cultural Heritage Need of Urgent Safeguarding.~~

We, the Abaana clan of Tooro, affirm that we are the bearers and custodians of Empaako tradition by birth and ancestry and with the mission to safeguard our cultural identity and heritage do hereby confirm that we gave free, prior and informed consent and fully participated in the nomination of Empaako tradition for UNESC0/s inscription on the list of intangible cultural heritage in need of urgent safeguard 2012.

~~Realizing the critical need to safeguard our threatened Empaako tradition, we commit our selves to do our best to implement the proposed safeguarding measures, today and in the future.~~

~~FOR GOD AND MY COUNTRY~~

~~Signed,~~

~~NO. NAME CONTACT SIGNATURE~~

~~NO t'JA~IE~~

~~A8ANA ~~ ,AN C/MAN MUI~~

~~ABEERI CLAN .. TOORO N0~~

~~. "" 25th Jan. 2012~~

~~UNESCO Intangible Heritage Section, 75732 Paris CEDEX 15, France~~

~~Dear Sir/Madam,~~

~~Re: Nomination of Empaako Tradition for UNESCO's Inscription on the list of Intangible Cultural Heritage in Need of Urgent Safeguarding.~~

We, the Abeeri Clan of Tooro affirm that we are the bearers and custodians of Empaako tradition by birth and ancestrv.and with the mission to safeguard our cultural identity and heritage do hereby confirm that we gave free, prior and informed consent and fully participated in the nomination of Empaako tradition for UNESCO's inscription on the list of intangible cult...ral heritage in need of urgent safeguard 2012.

~~Signed,~~

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