Langi people

E916081

The Langi people are a Nilotic ethnic group of northern Uganda known for their distinct Luo-related language and cultural traditions.

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Langi people canonical 4

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Statements (51)

Predicate Object
instanceOf Nilotic people
ethnic group
clanSystem patrilineal clans
continent Africa
country South Sudan
Uganda
demonym Langi
ethnicGroupOf Uganda
language Lango language
languageFamily Nilotic languages
languageRelatedTo Acholi language
Alur language
Luo languages
linked to: Luo language
languageSubgroup Western Nilotic languages
mainDistrict Alebtong District
Apac District
Dokolo District
Kole District
Lira District
Otuke District
Oyam District
nationality Ugandan
nativeName Lango
neighboringEthnicGroup Acholi people
Baganda people
linked to: Baganda

Iteso people
Kumam people NERFINISHED
partOf Nilotic peoples of East Africa
linked to: Nilotic peoples
pluralForm Langi
region Northern Uganda
religion Christianity
Islam
traditional African religions
singularForm Lango
traditionalCrop beans
cassava
millet
sesame
sorghum
traditionalDance courtship dances
war dances
traditionalFood millet bread
sauces made from groundnuts
sauces made from simsim
traditionalInstrument drums
harp-like instruments
traditionalLeadership clan chiefs
traditionalLivelihood agriculture
cattle herding
traditionalMusic folk songs
traditionalSocialUnit clan

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