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Kony’s Sacred Hill: Where mystery, superstition and intrigue meet
People resting on the hill. Previously it was unthought of to rest on the hill. Photo by David Livingstone Okumu.
Posted Sunday, February 10 2013 at 00:00
In Summary
Formerly a haven for rebel activity, Awere Hill continues to be a place that draws alot of superstition. Elders believe it to be mystic yet religious leaders baptise believers using water from its streams. Life sought to discover the beliefs that hold it together.
“We have Awere Hill among others as our tourist site, but it’s not a key priority,” District Chairman Martin Ojara Mapenduzi says.
However, the Ministry of Tourism has planned in the quarter of financial Year 2012/13 to survey Awere hill in Gulu, Guru -Guru Caves and Pabbo IDP camp in Amuru District before money can be channeled to improved the sites.
The Commissioner for Tourism Kale Rose says “first we will sit with elders in the area and learn the culture,” she says “what they need and what ritual Kony performs on the hill to attract visitors.”
Kale says her Ministry would develop areas such as Lukodi Massacre center, Pabbo former IDP camp, and Patiko Fort before Awere hill in this first quarter of 2012/13.
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