Where Nyabongo/Labongo Whistled Upon leaving Got Apwoyo, it is believed that Nyabongo/Labongo moved to Olwiyo trying to fathom what had just happened to him. He felt as if everything in his life was falling apart. According to Ongaya Acelam, a cultural elder at the Ker Kwaro Acholi cultural institution, Nyabongo/ Labongo was devastated by his […]
An Ancestral Resting And Meeting Place After the separation of Nyipir/Gipir and Nyabongo/Labongo, this was the second stopover point for Nyabongo/Labongo. His first stopover was at Pajengo, named after a statement he made: “Dong ajengo kuma, umira wabinen kendo ngo kudi!” (“I have shielded myself; we shall never meet again as brothers!”) Nyabongo/Labongo went on […]
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 […]
Where The Reconciliation Ritual Is Performed Located in Pakwio village, Olago South parish, Padwot sub county in Nebbi district Monoyio Ngo Okoro Kadh Acwera site is where dejected Nyipir/Gipir rested for a while on his way back to Locjudongo. Tradition says he was greatly aggrieved as he took a rest at this site. Acwera is […]
Where Nyipir/Gipir Fell Sick PaNdooro heritage site is located in the present Democratic Republic of Congo [DRC]. It is reported that Nyipir/Gipir reached and shortly enjoyed his stay at PaNdooro [in Ngothe area]. He was blessed with more heads of cattle at PaNdooro. According to one source, he went personally to supervise his herdsmen, following […]
Where Nyipir/Gipir’s Royal Spear Is Kept Continuing to serve its role as the Alur king’s palace (at Atyak Wi Naam) in Atyak sub-county, Zombo district, Atyak Wi Naam heritage site is where Nyipir/Gipir built his main palace and shrine in Okoro county. It is here that all kings are supposed to be enthroned. From here, […]
Where Nyipir/Gipir’s Regalia Fell In A River Located in Kalowang parish, Nebbi sub-county, Nebbi district, Nyadwar heritage site is where Nyipir/Gipir arrived from Lei cultural site where he nearly died before crossing River Nyadwar. Nyipir/Gipir’s sacred item he used to move with called Jok Rubanga fell from the basket into the river and sank and […]
Where Nyipir/Gipir Found His Cows Located in Ariek chiefdom in Nebbi district, Omyer heritage site was Nyipir/Gipir’s next stopover from Locjudongo as he searched for his cow that kept on straying. Having seen his cow, he exclaimed: “Nen! Ebedo myero ira ni nwango dhyeng para keni!” meaning “Look, fortunately I have found my cow here!” […]
Where Nyipir/Gipir Ate Wild Fruits Located in Aleng Upper village, Adolo parish, Ndhew sub-county, Nebbi district, Nyipir/Gipir Primary School was established on the site where Nyipir/Gipir’s son, Omyer Nyathirombo, reached with his wife Nyacana. Oral tradition told to the respondents interviewed in Penji area near Nyipir/Gipir Primary School site holds that Nyipir/Gipir’s son Omyer Nyathirombo […]
Where Nyipir/Gipir Died Located in the heart of Padyere county in Locjudongo village, Mvura parish, Padwot sub-county, Nebbi district, Locjudongo is thought to be the main heritage site for the Alur people, where the legendary Nyipir/Gipir is believed to have settled, lived and finally met his death. It is where Nyipir/Gipir was buried together with […]
