Kiwumulo Cave, also known as Kalaya Cave, is a cultural site located in Ssese islands, Kalangala district, Uganda. [1] [2] The cave is believed to be the origin to over 50 clans of Buganda Kingdom. [3] The Kalaya cave is owned by Jjaja Kiwumulo or Semuggala. [4] [5] The cave is for the Nkima (Monkey) clan, which is one of the 52 clans in Buganda. [4]
The cave serves as a haven for local residents seeking relaxation, prayer, and a closer connection to god, often indulging in alcohol and tobacco. [4] This site also functions as a traditional shrine, hosting various cultural ceremonies held by different clans. [3] It is believed that the cave serves as the final resting place for ancestral spirits. [3] It is also believed to be a healing place and the cave has two openings with the small one as an exit and the big one as an entrance into the caves. [5]
The cave houses a collection of traditional items like spears, calabashes, and bark cloth. The cave keeps the fire alive inside both during the day and night. [4] [5]
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