My lessons from Nnabagereka camp

Jan 26, 2007

Last Saturday January 20, 2007 the Ekisaakate ended. The Ekisaakate is a holiday camp where children are taught good manners and skills like making mats.

By Raphael Okello
Last Saturday January 20, 2007 the Ekisaakate ended. The Ekisaakate is a holiday camp where children are taught good manners and skills like making mats.

The Ekisaakate was held for two weeks at St. Agnes Primary School in Naggalama.
More than 100 children from different parts of Buganda attended. They had lots of fun.

They were taught many things and taken to many cultural sites. Some felt bad that they were leaving. Children’s Vision visited the Ekisaakate and talked to some children.

Nicholas Kyagaba, 13,
Bright Grammar Masaka

This has been exciting. I have learnt many things and visited places like Kalagala falls. I enjoyed the Karate lessons. I have also learnt how to write some Luganda words like ‘maama’ and ‘taata’. I also know that ekitavu is a place where ash is put in the kitchen.

Victor Nsereko, 13, St Savio Junior

The teachers taught us in Luganda. We also had to write in Luganda. I am not used to it, but it was fun because I do not speak a lot of Luganda. The teachers also told us that boys may not kneel while greeting, but should be humble.

Mayi Nakitto, Kawempe Moslem

I can now introduce myself like a true Muganda. I can tell you where I come from. I can peel matooke and sweet potatoes and I can wrap them in banana leaves.
At times, I used not to kneel while greeting people, but now I know that is wrong.

Grace Mpamulungi, 11, Namugongo Girls

I have learnt things not taught in class like writing luganda, good manners and preparing food. Being in Ekisakaate has taught me how to love my culture and tribe. Baganda children should attend the next Ekisakaate because you also learn and see places of long ago.

Christine Nampeera, 10

I found it hard to write Luganda, but at least I learnt how to write ‘abaana’ (children).
I want to stay here because the Ekisakaate has taught me many things that my parents have little time to teach me since they are always at work.

Stella Naggayi, 12, New Valley Nursery

After visiting places like Kalagala falls, Sezibwa falls and Dindo I have learnt that there are many beautiful places in Buganda. I have also learnt how to weave mats and baskets. Other tribes should have their own Ekisakaate because I have friends, who can speak their language, but cannot write it.

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