BOSTON, Massachusetts – July 29, 2026 – Ugandans from across Greater Boston proudly participated for the first time in the City of Boston's annual "Celebrating What Unites Us" cultural series at Armenian Heritage Park, sharing the rich traditions, hospitality, and vibrant culture of Uganda while celebrating the immigrant experience and strengthening cross-cultural understanding.
Hosted by the City of Boston Mayor's Office for Immigrant Advancement, the event highlighted Uganda as the featured country and brought together members of Boston's diverse communities to learn about the people, culture, traditions, and contributions of Ugandans living in Massachusetts.
The program featured inspiring presentations by Event Organizers, Grace Outtara, Quality Manager at Novolex, and Alex Atim, Computer Instructor, The City of Boston who shared their personal immigrant journeys and reflected on the resilience, opportunities, and contributions of Ugandans in the United States.
Guests experienced Uganda through its renowned cuisine prepared by Chef Irene of Kitchen Delight Catering, featuring traditional favorites including matooke, beef luwombo, and rice pilaw, while live entertainment by Julious Juuko and the Touch N' Soul Band filled the park with authentic Ugandan music and celebration.
Beyond celebrating culture, members of the Patriotic League of Uganda (PLU) used the occasion to proudly showcase Uganda as a nation of remarkable beauty, opportunity, and promise. PLU representatives emphasized Uganda's rich cultural diversity, peaceful communities, entrepreneurial spirit, and world-class tourism attractions, encouraging visitors to experience firsthand why Uganda is known globally as "The Pearl of Africa."
Among those representing PLU were Ronnie Kananura, PLU Deputy Commissioner for External Affairs; Andrew D. Mwase, PLU Northeast USA Coordinator; Alex Atim; Francis Nkuusa, Mobilizer; and Arnold Mulumba, IT and Youth Coordinator.
Addressing attendees, Ronnie Kananura spoke about Uganda's extraordinary cultural heritage, breathtaking natural landscapes, abundant wildlife, and welcoming people. He encouraged both Ugandans in the diaspora and members of Boston's multicultural community to visit Uganda, invest in its future, and become ambassadors for the country's positive image around the world.
Andrew D. Mwase, who serves on the Board of Directors of the Basoga community organization Twegaite and as PLU Northeast USA Coordinator, emphasized the important role the Ugandan diaspora plays in promoting national unity, preserving cultural identity, and strengthening relationships between Uganda and communities abroad.
The event also brought together leaders from several Ugandan community organizations, including:
Vivian Kobusingye Birchall, President of the Banyakigezi Community
Derrick Taima, President of Banyankole Kweterana,Representatives of the Lango Community of North America
Their participation reflected the diversity and unity of Uganda's many cultural communities and demonstrated how diaspora organizations continue to preserve their heritage while making meaningful contributions to life in Boston.
PLU's participation complemented the event's broader mission by highlighting not only the immigrant experience but also the many positive stories emerging from Uganda today. Through cultural exhibitions, personal testimonies, traditional cuisine, and music, attendees gained a deeper appreciation of Uganda's heritage, hospitality, and growing potential as a destination for tourism, investment, and international partnership.
At the conclusion of the program, organizers expressed gratitude to the City of Boston Mayor's Office for Immigrant Advancement, Armenian Heritage Park representatives Arleen and Barbara, volunteers, performers, and community organizations whose collaboration made the celebration possible.
The event served as a powerful reminder that sharing culture builds bridges across communities. By celebrating Uganda's traditions while embracing the shared immigrant experience, Boston's Ugandan community demonstrated that cultural pride, unity, and mutual understanding enrich the fabric of the city and inspire stronger connections among people from every background.
As Uganda's featured day in the Celebrating What Unites Us series came to a close, attendees departed with a greater appreciation of Uganda's rich heritage, its welcoming people, and its enduring reputation as the Pearl of Africa—a country whose story continues to inspire pride among its diaspora and curiosity among friends from around the world.
