Okusiga Ebyokulonda
Okusiga Ebyokulonda
Description
Traditional harvest festival and thanksgiving ceremony.
Significance
Expresses gratitude for agricultural bounty and seeks continued prosperity.
Historical Context
Ancient agricultural celebration ensuring food security.
Procedures
- Harvest completion
- Preparation of first fruits
- Ceremonial offering to ancestors
- Community feast and celebration
- Planning for next planting season
Materials Needed
- Harvest produce
- Traditional dishes
- Ceremonial items
Participants
- Farmers
- Clan elders
- Community members
Practice Details
| Type: | Ritual |
| Scope: | General Practice |
| Luganda Name: | Okusiga Ebyokulonda |
| Season/Timing: | After major harvests |