Communal Ceremonies

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View on Flickr'>Communal Ceremonies 53<br/><font style="font-size:0.8em">A bola dancer waits to perform. Copyright © 2010 Justice and Reconciliation Project</font> • <a style="font-size:0.8em" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/51128861@N03/6004738005/" onclick="javascript:_gaq.push([View on Flickr'>
View on Flickr'>Communal Ceremonies 52<br/><font style="font-size:0.8em">A community member peeks through the crowd to see the 'Stepping of the Egg' ceremony. Copyright © 2010 Justice and Reconciliation Project</font> • <a style="font-size:0.8em" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/51128861@N03/6004738783/" onclick="javascript:_gaq.push([View on Flickr'>
View on Flickr'>Communal Ceremonies 51<br/><font style="font-size:0.8em">A dancer. Copyright © 2010 Justice and Reconciliation Project</font> • <a style="font-size:0.8em" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/51128861@N03/6005285118/" onclick="javascript:_gaq.push([View on Flickr'>
View on Flickr'>Communal Ceremonies 50<br/><font style="font-size:0.8em">A handshake, Anaka. Copyright © 2010 Justice and Reconciliation Project</font> • <a style="font-size:0.8em" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/51128861@N03/6005286568/" onclick="javascript:_gaq.push([View on Flickr'>
View on Flickr'>Communal Ceremonies 49<br/><font style="font-size:0.8em">A large crowd gathers to witness, Anaka. Copyright © 2010 Justice and Reconciliation Project</font> • <a style="font-size:0.8em" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/51128861@N03/6005287980/" onclick="javascript:_gaq.push([View on Flickr'>
View on Flickr'>Communal Ceremonies 48<br/><font style="font-size:0.8em">A young child is welcomed. Copyright © 2010 Justice and Reconciliation Project</font> • <a style="font-size:0.8em" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/51128861@N03/6005289198/" onclick="javascript:_gaq.push([View on Flickr'>
View on Flickr'>Communal Ceremonies 47<br/><font style="font-size:0.8em">Amuru ceremony. Copyright © 2010 Justice and Reconciliation Project</font> • <a style="font-size:0.8em" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/51128861@N03/6005291142/" onclick="javascript:_gaq.push([View on Flickr'>
View on Flickr'>Communal Ceremonies 46<br/><font style="font-size:0.8em">Amuru ceremony. Copyright © 2010 Justice and Reconciliation Project</font> • <a style="font-size:0.8em" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/51128861@N03/6005292832/" onclick="javascript:_gaq.push([View on Flickr'>
View on Flickr'>Communal Ceremonies 45<br/><font style="font-size:0.8em">Amuru listens to a local musical group. Copyright © 2010 Justice and Reconciliation Project</font> • <a style="font-size:0.8em" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/51128861@N03/6005295182/" onclick="javascript:_gaq.push([View on Flickr'>
View on Flickr'>Communal Ceremonies 44<br/><font style="font-size:0.8em">Amuru musicians get ready to perform for a large crowd. Copyright © 2010 Justice and Reconciliation Project</font> • <a style="font-size:0.8em" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/51128861@N03/6004751809/" onclick="javascript:_gaq.push([View on Flickr'>
View on Flickr'>Communal Ceremonies 43<br/><font style="font-size:0.8em">An elder woman guides the dance, Lira Palwo. Copyright © 2010 Justice and Reconciliation Project</font> • <a style="font-size:0.8em" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/51128861@N03/6004752537/" onclick="javascript:_gaq.push([View on Flickr'>
View on Flickr'>Communal Ceremonies 42<br/><font style="font-size:0.8em">Ajwaka. Copyright © 2010 Justice and Reconciliation Project</font> • <a style="font-size:0.8em" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/51128861@N03/6004755377/" onclick="javascript:_gaq.push([View on Flickr'>
View on Flickr'>Communal Ceremonies 41<br/><font style="font-size:0.8em">Abducted when he was 10, Kamdulu rose through the ranks as a vicious killer. Copyright © 2010 Justice and Reconciliation Project</font> • <a style="font-size:0.8em" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/51128861@N03/6004756021/" onclick="javascript:_gaq.push([View on Flickr'>
View on Flickr'>Communal Ceremonies 40<br/><font style="font-size:0.8em">Being welcomed home, Anaka. Copyright © 2010 Justice and Reconciliation Project</font> • <a style="font-size:0.8em" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/51128861@N03/6004756907/" onclick="javascript:_gaq.push([View on Flickr'>
View on Flickr'>Communal Ceremonies 39<br/><font style="font-size:0.8em">Children 'born in captivity' face ambiguous citizenship status, often rejected by the community. Copyright © 2010 Justice and Reconciliation Project</font> • <a style="font-size:0.8em" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/51128861@N03/6005303280/" onclick="javascript:_gaq.push([View on Flickr'>
View on Flickr'>Communal Ceremonies 38<br/><font style="font-size:0.8em">Children excited by the event. Copyright © 2010 Justice and Reconciliation Project</font> • <a style="font-size:0.8em" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/51128861@N03/6005304284/" onclick="javascript:_gaq.push([View on Flickr'>
View on Flickr'>Communal Ceremonies 37<br/><font style="font-size:0.8em">Cleansing. Copyright © 2010 Justice and Reconciliation Project</font> • <a style="font-size:0.8em" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/51128861@N03/6005308582/" onclick="javascript:_gaq.push([View on Flickr'>
View on Flickr'>Communal Ceremonies 36<br/><font style="font-size:0.8em">Dancers Perform, Lira Palwo. Copyright © 2010 Justice and Reconciliation Project</font> • <a style="font-size:0.8em" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/51128861@N03/6005309088/" onclick="javascript:_gaq.push([View on Flickr'>
View on Flickr'>Communal Ceremonies 35<br/><font style="font-size:0.8em">Dancers, Lira-Palwo. Copyright © 2010 Justice and Reconciliation Project</font> • <a style="font-size:0.8em" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/51128861@N03/6005310540/" onclick="javascript:_gaq.push([View on Flickr'>
View on Flickr'>Communal Ceremonies 34<br/><font style="font-size:0.8em">Elders greet mothers, children and men who have returned. Copyright © 2010 Justice and Reconciliation Project</font> • <a style="font-size:0.8em" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/51128861@N03/6005312114/" onclick="javascript:_gaq.push([View on Flickr'>
View on Flickr'>Communal Ceremonies 33<br/><font style="font-size:0.8em">Elders witnessing the Stepping of the Egg, Anaka. Copyright © 2010 Justice and Reconciliation Project</font> • <a style="font-size:0.8em" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/51128861@N03/6005313690/" onclick="javascript:_gaq.push([View on Flickr'>
View on Flickr'>Communal Ceremonies 32<br/><font style="font-size:0.8em">Enjoying the performances. Copyright © 2010 Justice and Reconciliation Project</font> • <a style="font-size:0.8em" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/51128861@N03/6005315380/" onclick="javascript:_gaq.push([View on Flickr'>
View on Flickr'>Communal Ceremonies 31<br/><font style="font-size:0.8em">Former LRA Commander and Mediator Kolo gives a long speech. Copyright © 2010 Justice and Reconciliation Project</font> • <a style="font-size:0.8em" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/51128861@N03/6005316430/" onclick="javascript:_gaq.push([View on Flickr'>
View on Flickr'>Communal Ceremonies 30<br/><font style="font-size:0.8em">Former LRA commander Onen Kamdulu and his son look on at the ceremony for former LRA commanders. Copyright © 2010 Justice and Reconciliation Project</font> • <a style="font-size:0.8em" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/51128861@N03/6005317068/" onclick="javascript:_gaq.push([View on Flickr'>
'> Communal Ceremonies 29<br/><font style="font-size:0.8em">Former LRA commander Sam Kolo and UPDF commander Charles Otema dance together at a ceremony for former commanders. Copyright © 2010 Justice and Reconciliation Project</font> • <a style="font-size:0.8em" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/51128861@N03/6004772369/" onclick="javascript:_gaq.push([View on Flickr' src='http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6143/6004772369_039fe89e74_s.jpg' width='75' height='75'> '> Communal Ceremonies 28<br/><font style="font-size:0.8em">Former commanders receive 'resettlement' packages from the Chiefs. Copyright © 2010 Justice and Reconciliation Project</font> • <a style="font-size:0.8em" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/51128861@N03/6004773125/" onclick="javascript:_gaq.push([View on Flickr' src='http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6133/6004773125_f8d1bafd42_s.jpg' width='75' height='75'> '> Communal Ceremonies 27<br/><font style="font-size:0.8em">Formerly Abducted Testify and Perform, Lukung. Copyright © 2010 Justice and Reconciliation Project</font> • <a style="font-size:0.8em" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/51128861@N03/6005319154/" onclick="javascript:_gaq.push([View on Flickr' src='http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6020/6005319154_b60a6f2d01_s.jpg' width='75' height='75'> '> Communal Ceremonies 26<br/><font style="font-size:0.8em">Formerly abducted youth listen to speeches in Layibe. Copyright © 2010 Justice and Reconciliation Project</font> • <a style="font-size:0.8em" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/51128861@N03/6004774675/" onclick="javascript:_gaq.push([View on Flickr' src='http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6132/6004774675_99b4a4150c_s.jpg' width='75' height='75'> '> Communal Ceremonies 25<br/><font style="font-size:0.8em">Getting Ready to 'Step on the Egg'. Copyright © 2010 Justice and Reconciliation Project</font> • <a style="font-size:0.8em" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/51128861@N03/6004775669/" onclick="javascript:_gaq.push([View on Flickr' src='http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6020/6004775669_56a4e0f9ff_s.jpg' width='75' height='75'> '> Communal Ceremonies 24<br/><font style="font-size:0.8em">His Highness Paramount Chief David Onen Acana II. Copyright © 2010 Justice and Reconciliation Project</font> • <a style="font-size:0.8em" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/51128861@N03/6004776925/" onclick="javascript:_gaq.push([View on Flickr' src='http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6148/6004776925_24ed1f2c25_s.jpg' width='75' height='75'> '> Communal Ceremonies 23<br/><font style="font-size:0.8em">In Lira Palwo, dozens of musical groups perform at the ceremony and late into the night. Copyright © 2010 Justice and Reconciliation Project</font> • <a style="font-size:0.8em" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/51128861@N03/6004778401/" onclick="javascript:_gaq.push([View on Flickr' src='http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6137/6004778401_20d38d7950_s.jpg' width='75' height='75'> '> Communal Ceremonies 22<br/><font style="font-size:0.8em">Layibe, the formerly abducted look on. Copyright © 2010 Justice and Reconciliation Project</font> • <a style="font-size:0.8em" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/51128861@N03/6004779425/" onclick="javascript:_gaq.push([View on Flickr' src='http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6005/6004779425_b5c1fbaf4d_s.jpg' width='75' height='75'> '> Communal Ceremonies 21<br/><font style="font-size:0.8em">Lira Palwo Camp. Copyright © 2010 Justice and Reconciliation Project</font> • <a style="font-size:0.8em" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/51128861@N03/6005325586/" onclick="javascript:_gaq.push([View on Flickr' src='http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6004/6005325586_ec72ef0c09_s.jpg' width='75' height='75'> '> Communal Ceremonies 20<br/><font style="font-size:0.8em">Lira-Palwo. Copyright © 2010 Justice and Reconciliation Project</font> • <a style="font-size:0.8em" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/51128861@N03/6004781131/" onclick="javascript:_gaq.push([View on Flickr' src='http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6125/6004781131_c8bb6dde56_s.jpg' width='75' height='75'> '> Communal Ceremonies 19<br/><font style="font-size:0.8em">Listening. Copyright © 2010 Justice and Reconciliation Project</font> • <a style="font-size:0.8em" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/51128861@N03/6005327688/" onclick="javascript:_gaq.push([View on Flickr' src='http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6150/6005327688_222810b5f7_s.jpg' width='75' height='75'> '> Communal Ceremonies 18<br/><font style="font-size:0.8em">Mothers and children listen to parents associations, Chiefs, elders and local population. Copyright © 2010 Justice and Reconciliation Project</font> • <a style="font-size:0.8em" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/51128861@N03/6005328634/" onclick="javascript:_gaq.push([View on Flickr' src='http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6136/6005328634_ab7b896cd0_s.jpg' width='75' height='75'> '> Communal Ceremonies 17<br/><font style="font-size:0.8em">Performing at the Layibe Ceremony. Copyright © 2010 Justice and Reconciliation Project</font> • <a style="font-size:0.8em" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/51128861@N03/6004784551/" onclick="javascript:_gaq.push([View on Flickr' src='http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6131/6004784551_fa6a402c2a_s.jpg' width='75' height='75'> '> Communal Ceremonies 16<br/><font style="font-size:0.8em">Over 30 commanders were given a communal ceremony in Gulu town. Copyright © 2010 Justice and Reconciliation Project</font> • <a style="font-size:0.8em" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/51128861@N03/6004785485/" onclick="javascript:_gaq.push([View on Flickr' src='http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6020/6004785485_05101ddf68_s.jpg' width='75' height='75'> '> Communal Ceremonies 15<br/><font style="font-size:0.8em">Some children and youth fear the Stepping of the Egg. Copyright © 2010 Justice and Reconciliation Project</font> • <a style="font-size:0.8em" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/51128861@N03/6004785941/" onclick="javascript:_gaq.push([View on Flickr' src='http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6010/6004785941_da7d8bb16c_s.jpg' width='75' height='75'> '> Communal Ceremonies 14<br/><font style="font-size:0.8em">Stepping on the Egg in Lukung. Copyright © 2010 Justice and Reconciliation Project</font> • <a style="font-size:0.8em" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/51128861@N03/6004786101/" onclick="javascript:_gaq.push([View on Flickr' src='http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6146/6004786101_f830317c4b_s.jpg' width='75' height='75'> '> Communal Ceremonies 13<br/><font style="font-size:0.8em">Stepping on the Egg, Lukung. Copyright © 2010 Justice and Reconciliation Project</font> • <a style="font-size:0.8em" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/51128861@N03/6005331600/" onclick="javascript:_gaq.push([View on Flickr' src='http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6132/6005331600_f55302970a_s.jpg' width='75' height='75'> '> Communal Ceremonies 12<br/><font style="font-size:0.8em">Royal dancers, Layibe. Copyright © 2010 Justice and Reconciliation Project</font> • <a style="font-size:0.8em" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/51128861@N03/6004787555/" onclick="javascript:_gaq.push([View on Flickr' src='http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6150/6004787555_2691d3ab58_s.jpg' width='75' height='75'> '> Communal Ceremonies 11<br/><font style="font-size:0.8em">Seeking shade from the hot sun. Copyright © 2010 Justice and Reconciliation Project</font> • <a style="font-size:0.8em" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/51128861@N03/6004789887/" onclick="javascript:_gaq.push([View on Flickr' src='http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6010/6004789887_c7e693999f_s.jpg' width='75' height='75'> '> Communal Ceremonies 10<br/><font style="font-size:0.8em">The Bola Dancers, Layibi. Copyright © 2010 Justice and Reconciliation Project</font> • <a style="font-size:0.8em" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/51128861@N03/6004790629/" onclick="javascript:_gaq.push([View on Flickr' src='http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6029/6004790629_10b289e682_s.jpg' width='75' height='75'> '> Communal Ceremonies 9<br/><font style="font-size:0.8em">Watching from a distance. Copyright © 2010 Justice and Reconciliation Project</font> • <a style="font-size:0.8em" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/51128861@N03/6004791643/" onclick="javascript:_gaq.push([View on Flickr' src='http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6007/6004791643_3f71a6ab97_s.jpg' width='75' height='75'> '> Communal Ceremonies 8<br/><font style="font-size:0.8em">Women dance in Lira Palwo. Copyright © 2010 Justice and Reconciliation Project</font> • <a style="font-size:0.8em" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/51128861@N03/6004792671/" onclick="javascript:_gaq.push([View on Flickr' src='http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6130/6004792671_7cd3ed7f5f_s.jpg' width='75' height='75'> '> Communal Ceremonies 7<br/><font style="font-size:0.8em">Young Royal Dancers, Layibe. Copyright © 2010 Justice and Reconciliation Project</font> • <a style="font-size:0.8em" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/51128861@N03/6005339594/" onclick="javascript:_gaq.push([View on Flickr' src='http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6128/6005339594_a6a69a7df7_s.jpg' width='75' height='75'> '> Communal Ceremonies 6<br/><font style="font-size:0.8em">Stepping on the Egg. Copyright © 2010 Justice and Reconciliation Project</font> • <a style="font-size:0.8em" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/51128861@N03/6005340198/" onclick="javascript:_gaq.push([View on Flickr' src='http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6146/6005340198_74eddffa10_s.jpg' width='75' height='75'> '> Communal Ceremonies 5<br/><font style="font-size:0.8em">The community comes to participate in Amuru. Copyright © 2010 Justice and Reconciliation Project</font> • <a style="font-size:0.8em" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/51128861@N03/6004796051/" onclick="javascript:_gaq.push([View on Flickr' src='http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6147/6004796051_645fb234f9_s.jpg' width='75' height='75'> '> Communal Ceremonies 4<br/><font style="font-size:0.8em">The community witnesses at Layibe. Copyright © 2010 Justice and Reconciliation Project</font> • <a style="font-size:0.8em" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/51128861@N03/6005341828/" onclick="javascript:_gaq.push([View on Flickr' src='http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6144/6005341828_fe4c4c0da9_s.jpg' width='75' height='75'> '> Communal Ceremonies 3<br/><font style="font-size:0.8em">The first step. Copyright © 2010 Justice and Reconciliation Project</font> • <a style="font-size:0.8em" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/51128861@N03/6004797807/" onclick="javascript:_gaq.push([View on Flickr' src='http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6027/6004797807_ae50b68222_s.jpg' width='75' height='75'> '> Communal Ceremonies 2<br/><font style="font-size:0.8em">The formerly abducted are greeted by Elders and members of the community. Copyright © 2010 Justice and Reconciliation Project</font> • <a style="font-size:0.8em" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/51128861@N03/6005344144/" onclick="javascript:_gaq.push([View on Flickr' src='http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6020/6005344144_2bb8d1a1db_s.jpg' width='75' height='75'> '> Communal Ceremonies 1<br/><font style="font-size:0.8em">The community witnesses. Copyright © 2010 Justice and Reconciliation Project</font> • <a style="font-size:0.8em" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/51128861@N03/6005344254/" onclick="javascript:_gaq.push([View on Flickr' src='http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6132/6005344254_c5a5318a35_s.jpg' width='75' height='75'>


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As one Elder stated: “The issue of communal ceremonies came about because of the conflict and the magnitude of the problem associated with it….The people have lost their shrines (kac) and in Acholi these shrines are supposed to be in the original homestead or clan. The traditional rituals need money [but] our people cannot afford them. So we felt these communal ceremonies would help those who cannot organize it on their own.”

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