Kamuli, Uganda: Rt Rev Dr Grace Lubaale, the Bishop of Busoga Diocese, has urged religious and cultural leaders to work together in preserving cultural heritage, moral values and identity among the younger generation.
The bishop made the remarks on Wednesday during the launch of a cultural heritage book titled Enrooting Obususwa, Nabbala History & Proven Facts About My Totem the Hyena held in Kidiki, Namwendwa Sub-county in Kamuli District.
The event attracted clan heads and cultural leaders from across Busoga who gathered to celebrate the bishop’s achievements and discuss the preservation of Busoga cultural values.
Speaking as chief guest, Bishop Lubaale emphasized that religion and culture are deeply interconnected and should not be treated as opposing forces. “I am Grace because I am a Christian, and I am Lubaale because I am a Musoga within the Busoga cultural foundation and therefore the two are inseparable in nature,” he said.
He added that the church would continue collaborating closely with the Busoga Kingdom to promote both religion and culture. “The church will collaborate closely with the Kyabazingaship to promote the two.”
The bishop also tasked members of the Baise Mususwa clan with prioritising education for children regardless of economic background, saying education remains critical for future leadership and representation.
“Take the responsibility of educating your children regardless of income disparities so that we may occupy more prominent positions we as the Baise Mususwa,” he advised.
Lubaale praised his clansmen for organising what he described as a rare and historic homecoming celebration. “I’ve never seen someone welcomed home by clan members in Busoga in this manner. I will always walk with my head high as a Mususwa,” he said.
David Mukabya, the leader of the Baise Mususwa clan, urged parents and cultural leaders to deliberately instill discipline, morals and cultural identity among children.
“We should embark on instilling moral values and culture in our children as the two are degenerating at a fast rate because of western influence,” Mukabya said.
Meanwhile, Richard Mafumo, the head of clans in Busoga Kingdom, cautioned against separating spirituality, culture and science, warning that excessive divisions could weaken family values and social harmony.
“If one embraces the culture of God, one might oppose the culture of one’s parents, and the reverse is equally true. However, if both cultures are regarded equally, humanity shall coexist harmoniously,” Mafumo said.
The event featured traditional music, cultural dances and discussions centered on preserving Busoga identity and clan heritage.
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