August 15-21, 2025

Festival Program

Seven transformative days of cultural celebration, spiritual pilgrimage, and Pan-African unity at the Source of the Nile

African cultural festival with traditional dancers

Cultural Celebrations at the Nile

Traditional ceremonies and modern expressions

Daily Schedule

Day 1

Arrival & Welcome

Friday, August 15

Welcome ceremony with African drums

10:00 AM - Registration & Check-in

Welcome packages and cultural orientation

2:00 PM - Opening Ceremony

Traditional drumming and cultural performances

6:00 PM - Welcome Dinner

Pan-African cuisine and networking

Day 2

Cultural Heritage

Saturday, August 16

African traditional crafts and artifacts

9:00 AM - Heritage Workshops

Traditional crafts, music, and storytelling

1:00 PM - Cultural Site Visits

Explore Buganda Kingdom and local heritage sites

7:00 PM - Cultural Showcase

Traditional dances and contemporary African arts

Day 3

The Sacred Pilgrimage

Sunday, August 17

Source of the Nile with pilgrims

6:00 AM - Dawn Ceremony

Spiritual preparation at the Source of the Nile

8:00 AM - Pilgrimage Walk

Sacred journey along the Nile waters

4:00 PM - Unity Ceremony

Pan-African solidarity and ancestral connection

Day 4

Investment & Trade

Monday, August 18

African business conference

9:00 AM - Investment Forum

Opportunities in tourism, agriculture, and technology

2:00 PM - Diaspora Business Network

Connecting African entrepreneurs globally

6:00 PM - Trade Exhibition

Showcase of African products and innovations

Ready to Join the Pilgrimage?

Experience seven transformative days of cultural celebration, spiritual connection, and Pan-African unity at the Source of the Nile.