VOICED : Ugandas cultural heritage in spotlight thanks to dance festival

The video explores the fusion of krumping with traditional Ugandan dance styles, highlighting the challenges dancers face in mastering technique. It discusses the youth's preference for modern dance influenced by media like MTV, and the lack of appreciation for traditional dance. The video also addresses the minimal government funding for the arts and the potential benefits of engaging youth in dance to prevent negative behaviors. Finally, it emphasizes the economic potential of the cultural industry as a source of employment and growth.

What is the main goal of mixing modern dance styles with traditional Ugandan dances?

• To attract international tourists

• To revive interest in Uganda's cultural heritage

• To compete with other African countries

• To create a new dance genre

Why do Uganda's younger generation struggle to appreciate traditional dance forms?

• They are influenced by modern media like MTV

• They lack access to dance education

• Traditional dances are too difficult to learn

• There are no dance festivals in Uganda

What percentage of Uganda's national budget is spent on the arts?

• 5%

• 10%

• 15%

• Less than 1%

How can the cultural industry benefit Uganda in the long term?

• By reducing the population

• By increasing the number of tourists

• By providing employment and boosting economic growth

• By eliminating traditional dances

According to UN data, what was the average growth rate of creative good exports in developing nations over the past decade?

• 12%

• 15%

• 8%

• 5%