Uganda welcomed to Olympic Village in style
Jul 24, 2012
It was a display of culture from Eastern Africa when Uganda and Burundi were welcomed to the London 2012 Olympic Games amidst fun and traditional display at the Games Village arena here in London.
By Norman Katende in London
It was a display of culture from Eastern Africa when Uganda and Burundi were welcomed to the London 2012 Olympic Games amidst fun and traditional display at the Games Village arena here in London, UK.
In a welcome ceremony that also featured Nigeria, the Ugandan delegation clad in their traditional tunics were joined by a number of residents from across London, who were invited to witness the playing of the national anthem and official raising of the Uganda flag in the Games Village.
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Team Uganda being shown around the village. PHOTO: Norman Katende
The Village Mayor, Dame Tessa Jowell officially welcomed team Uganda, wishing them the greatest stay and telling them that by making it to the London 2012 Olympic Games, they were already winners.
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Some of the members of Team Uganda posing for photos at the Olympic Village in London. PHOTO: Norman Katende
“You are all winners. Have the best stay and make friends and interact,” said Tessa at the function that lasted one hour.
Tessa later invited Ugandan chef de mission, Dennis Galabuzi to officially take to the podium as the Uganda flag was being raised and the three stanzas of the national anthem played.
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Team Uganda at the welcome ceremony at the village. PHOTO: Norman Katende
Galabuzi later received a gift from Tessa.