Bwola dance the Acholi traditional Royal Dance

Uganda: The Bwola - The Royal Dance
Among the many cultural dances of the Acholi people, who live in the northern region of Uganda, the Bwola dance is known as a royal dance performed before the chiefs.
Unlike many tribes in Uganda that were ruled by kings and still maintain their kingdoms, the Acholi people were governed or ruled by chiefs in chiefdoms. Every chief among the Acholi represents a clan. Just like all tribes and people in Uganda, the Acholi people have a very rich culture which they have managed to preserve to date. Among the preserved cultures are the dances of which the bwola dance, which is a royal dance, is one.
This dance was preserved for the entertaining of traditional chiefs during their installations and other functions among the Acholi people at the palace. The dancers wear traditional warrior costumes while performing the dance, they wear them to depict the strength of their culture.
The bwola dance was originally a dance performed for the royals. Today, the dance is performed for other dignitaries like political leaders, religious leaders and elders as a sign of respect, honour and welcome at various functions.
This dance is also used at functions such as wedding parties, funerals of the royals and other respected persons like politicians, clan elders, at coronations and other important functions. It is performed to honour the function itself and its important participants. At funerals, before burying the deceased who may be a chief, king, or others they consider to be important persons, the dance is also performed.