Where Nyipir/Gipir’s Royal Drum Followed Him
Lei Cultural heritage site is located in Jukia ward, Nebbi municipality. Lei site is where embittered Nyipir/Gipir lay helpless, waiting to die. It is here that he recalled he had forgotten his royal drum and it came down rolling from Atyak. While here, Nyipir/Gipir got a revelation to continue moving to Locjudongo where he would finally meet his death.
This experience made Nyipir/Gipir reflect on why his wives and children disowned him in his old age. After days of recovery, Nyipir/Gipir told the people by his side to carry his things and follow him. He went in the direction of the present Nyadwar where part of his regalia [Jok Rubanga] fell from the basket into the river and remained there to date.
It is also reported that king Jalusiga (of Alur kingdom) temporarily moved his palace from Atyak to Lei. It is also reported that one of the Alur kings is buried at Lei.
In recent times, the current Alur king, Phillip Olarker Rawini III, has held his coronation anniversaries at Lei.