Lango Paramount Chief Invokes Tradition in Search for Rain

What the report says

The Paramount Chief of Lango, Eng. Dr. Moses Michael Odongo Okune, has urged people in Lango to revive traditional rainmaking practices as the region faces dry spells. According to Dokolo Post, he made the appeal in Lira City on Sunday evening during a meeting with local musicians at his palace in Senior Quarters. He encouraged the community to sing and dance for rain, saying the custom was historically used by elders during droughts and was part of the area’s heritage.

Odongo Okune said the practice should not be mistaken for superstition and noted that he did not expect the church or mosque to view it negatively. He framed the call as both a cultural reminder and a way to pass traditions to younger generations. The chief’s remarks linked weather concerns with broader efforts to preserve Lango identity and customary knowledge.

In the same meeting, he asked artists to use their music to promote reconciliation and to speak out against domestic violence and divorce, which he said were common in the region. Musicians at the gathering, including gospel artist Peace Among, also called for songs that encourage peace and unity. Another musician, Godfrey Tia, said local performers had already benefited from a government support fund for artists and asked for more financial help, including revolving credit, to improve production and livelihoods.