Ugandan choir wins in Germany
Jun 06, 2017
The Franciscan choristers, who were the sole participants from Africa, were declared by the judges as the best in singing, dancing and playing instruments (Most Specialised Category).
The Franciscan Choir of Christ the King Church, Kampala has done Uganda proud. It has won three awards at the Harmonie Music Festival in Limburg, Germany. The festival, which took place on May 25-28, attracted 250 choirs from 39 countries of the world.
The Franciscan choristers, who were the sole participants from Africa, were declared by the judges as the best in singing, dancing and playing instruments (Most Specialised Category).
The story about the Franciscan choir in a German newspaper
The Franciscans also took third position in folklore with three instruments. They were also third in singing folklore pieces without any accompaniment. Further to the awards, the choir was also given three meritorious certificates.
The Franciscan choristers declared their awards during the 11:15am mass at Christ the King Church, Kampala, on Sunday.
The Franciscan Choir in action during the festival in Germany
The chairman of the Franciscan choristers, Ronald Kasozi, was upbeat about the choir's achievements. "Harmonie Music festival takes place every five years. Although we have participated in the festival previously, this is our first time to win many accolades.
Harmonie Festival is intended to promote human unity, solidarity and friendship among countries of the world. We are thus humbled to be part of it."
The Franciscan Choristers with their Germany friends
The Franciscan Choristers with their Germany friends
Representatives of the Franciscan Choir display the accolades and meritorious certificates that they got from Germany at Christ the King Church