Bunyoro cultural village

The Banyoro cultural village represents the cultural heritage of the Banyoro of Bunyoro.

Traditional Banyoro homes were generally constructed using locally available materials such as poles, reeds and other natural materials.

The walls and roofs were carefully constructed to provide shelter while making use of locale materials available within the environment.

Visitors can explore the traditional homesteads and learn about the different household structures

Traditional household features of Bunyoro

1. Traditional huts and homesteads

2. Granaries for storing harvested crops

3. Traditional working areas

4. Itungulu/racks demonstrating traditional household practices.

5. Farming and household tools

6. Traditional crafts

7. Cultural clothing and ornaments

ARCHITECHUTRE

The houses demonstrate difference in design, shape, materials, decoration and arrangement of the homestead. These differences are influenced by the environment, available materials, life style and cultural practices of each community