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 […]
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Monoyio Ngo Okoro Kadh Acwera
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 […]
PaNdooro Heritage Site
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 […]
Atyak Wi Naam Heritage Site
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, […]
Nyadwar Heritage Site
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 […]
Omyer Heritage Site
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!” […]
Nyipir Primary School
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 […]
Locjudongo
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 […]
Ayangua
Where Nyipir/Gipir’s Pregnant Wife Gave Birth From Got Wan Aryo, Nyipir/Gipir proceeded to Ayangua river in Locjudongo village, Padwot sub- county, Nebbi district (in Padwot chiefdom, Alur kingdom). He temporarily settled here before establishing a base at his main Locjudongo site. Nyipir/Gipir built a home near Ayangua river at a place called Kau Kau, next […]
Got Wan Aryo
Where Nyipir/Gipir Left His Two Elders From Wang Nyakwin, Nyipir/Gipir arrived at Got Wan Aryo currently located along Pakwach-Nebbi highway in Omvoro village, Pangieth parish, Alwi sub-county, Pakwach district. It is at this spot that Nyipir/Gipir left his two elders: Ateng and Ogoro. It is here that Ateng died and was buried. According to 77-year-old […]