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C elebrations and H olidays in Uganda & Sweden

C elebrations and H olidays in Uganda & Sweden. Stella Birungi Cultural Photography Universidad Veritas 4/11/2013. OUTLINE. Quick Fact Names Day in Sweden “ Kwanjula - ”Engagement in Uganda “ Studenten ” - High School Graduation in Sweden Conclusion. Quick Fact. Names Day-SWEDEN.

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C elebrations and H olidays in Uganda & Sweden

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  1. Celebrations and Holidays in Uganda & Sweden Stella Birungi Cultural PhotographyUniversidad Veritas4/11/2013

  2. OUTLINE • Quick Fact • Names Day in Sweden • “Kwanjula - ”Engagement in Uganda • “Studenten” - High School Graduation in Sweden • Conclusion

  3. Quick Fact

  4. Names Day-SWEDEN • A whole day to celebrate your name • The church held a festival for a saint of that name on that day

  5. Kwanjula – UGANDA • Kwanjula = to introduce (Engagement celebration) • Before the ceremony - Ask for permission • Bride to be introduces her future husband • During the ceremony the future husband must prove that he will be a great husband • Last request from the groom is “O’kuzalibwamulujja” • Kwanjula is one of the most culturally and colorful displays of the richness of Ugandan culture

  6. Kwanjula – UGANDA Men wear Kanzu Women wear Gomesi

  7. Kwanjula - UGANDA

  8. Studenten - SWEDEN • High school Graduation • The graduation cap-First used as a common mark of recognition • Starting with champagne breakfast

  9. Studenten– SWEDEN • “Utspringet”

  10. Studenten – SWEDEN • Truck tour around the city

  11. Conclusion • Names day- To recognize and remember the meaning of the name • Kwanjula– Carries high honor in the Ugandan Culture. • Studenten – Reward for students and their hard work.

  12. Sources • "Student Cap." Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, 31 Oct. 2013. Web. 01 Nov. 2013. • "Traditional Marriages in Uganda: Marriages in Buganda- Kwanjula." Traditional Marriages in Uganda: Marriages in Buganda- Kwanjula. UG Pulse, n.d. Web. 01 Nov. 2013. • "The Native: Studenten (graduation from Upper-secondary School)." Misi. N.p., n.d. Web. 01 Nov. 2013. • "Celebrating the Swedish Way." Sweden.se. N.p., n.d. Web. 01 Nov. 2013. • "Name Day." Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, 11 Feb. 2013. Web. 31 Oct. 2013.

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