The predominately Christian Acholi tribe is found in Uganda and the southern portion of Sudan. They speak a Nilotic language. The majority of Acholi are Roman Catholic or Protestant. A minority are Muslim. This video is of their traditional tribal Bwola dance.
All the men carry small drums and everyone follows the lead of one man. It is considered to be an honor to lead the dance. Originally the dance could only be called by order of the tribal chief.
The dance, which may last for several hours, is performed in a circle and represents the fence around the royal residence. "Bwola" apparently means "lies" or"deceit." I am not sure how this relates to the dance. Perhaps someone in Uganda or Sudan can explain the meaning of the dance
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