2026 Mundari Cultural Festival Dates Official
The organising committee has fixed 16–18 January 2026 for the annual Mundari Cultural Festival in Terekeka. The announcement, witnessed by senior officials on Friday, signals the start of logistical preparations and renewed excitement across Central Equatoria State.
Ministry Affirms Full Support for Heritage Drive
Undersecretary Malok Majak Malok said the Ministry of Culture, Museums and National Heritage “fully supports this festival because cultural events enhance mutual understanding and peaceful coexistence,” adding that Minister Dr. Nadia Arop Dudi views the gathering as a pillar of nation-building.
He pointed to recent Pojulu, Wau and Torit festivals as evidence that South Sudan’s cultural mosaic can serve as a platform for dialogue, development and social cohesion rather than division.
Terekeka Leaders Mobilise Community Participation
County Commissioner Emmanuel Laku promised a “unique” edition, urging guests to wear traditional lawo or jalabiya and asking each Mundari household to contribute 50,000 SSP toward logistics and security.
Laku said recent initiatives have curbed cattle raiding, declaring, “The old Mundari is gone; this is the new Mundari that seeks peace, unity and development.”
Youth Voice Sees Festival as Cohesion Engine
Secretary-General Paul Garang of the Mundari Youth Association believes the celebration will knit scattered clans closer, remarking, “The day will bring unity among Mundari communities in the state.”
Organising committee chairperson Bush Buse broadened the invitation, promising community dialogues, wrestling matches, cultural showcases and artisan exhibitions while calling on well-wishers for financial and technical backing.
Heritage Preservation at the Heart of Celebrations
Founded to safeguard Mundari dance, music, attire and oral history, the festival has evolved into a national rendezvous that highlights South Sudan’s broader cultural wealth and the role of traditional knowledge in post-conflict healing.
With January fast approaching, organisers say preparations are on schedule, and they expect visitors from across East Africa to boost local commerce while celebrating a living heritage that continues to inspire calls for unity.