Otole dance
Traditional dance perfomed by the Acholi in Uganda
- Type
- Ugandan folk dance, war dance, type of dance
- Part of
- Acholi people
The Otole is a traditional war dance of the Acholi people of Northern Uganda. It historically served both as a form of pre-combat training and cultural expression, educating young generations about warfare and community defense through performance. Participants historically consisted of physically strong men and selected women, typically between the ages of 30 and 50.
External links
Facts from Wikidata Q124338507 (CC0); quoted introduction from English Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0). Data retrieved 2026-10-22.
Data: Wikidata (CC0 1.0); Wikipedia (English) (CC BY-SA 4.0). Retrieved 2026-10-22.
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