The Banyabutumbi people are an indigenous group of people living in Uganda. They are found in the areas of Bwambara sub-county, in Rukungiri District in the areas of Queen Elizabeth National Park. Banyabutumbi people also practiced hunting as a key activity in earning a living.
The Banyabutumbi people practice agriculture and fishing. Rukungiri is mostly inhabited by the Bakiga, Bahororo, Banyabutumbi and other small sub-tribes.
There is a large community of Banyabutumbi in the fishing village of Rwenshama, which is adjacent to Lake Edward. The organization Banyabutumbi Cultural Heritage Organization-Kanungu (BACHO-K), in partnership with the USA nonprofit organization Sahaya International, and the European organization Sahaya-Sawes, runs a lot of programs to preserve the culture (including through music and dance), help the local community, including orphan support, school programs, and income-generating activities. BACHO-K's youth dance and music group, the Lake Edward Cultural Performers, regularly performs, including at high functions, and wins many competitions in Uganda.
See also
Buganda Ugandan Folklore Gisu People Sebei Ugandan traditions
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