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Acholi folklore

Labongo and Gipir standing near a river as their followers prepare to migrate and establish new communities.

Labongo and Gipir’s Separation

Among the Acholi and Alur peoples of northern Uganda and neighboring regions, few stories are as widely known as the tradition of Labongo and Gipir. Passed down through generations of storytellers, elders, and oral historians, the narrative explains the origins of a historic separation that influenced migration patterns, cultural identities, and the development of distinct communities. Although different versions exist,

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