Lwo Cultural Group
About Us
We are a volunteer-run registered charity based at St Luke’s Community Centre, Canning Town. Founded in 1991, we’ve spent 35 years keeping the cultural heartbeat of the Acholi people alive in the UK — through dance, language, celebration and mutual support.
What we do
Leb Lwo language classes
Lwo language classes for children and adults, connecting the diaspora’s children to their grandparents’ homeland.
Join a language classTraditional dance rehearsals
The full Acholi repertoire: Bwola, Larakaraka, Dingidingi, Otole, Lakubukubu, Orak, Apiti and more.
Come to a rehearsalYouth dance training
Dedicated youth sessions passing performance skills to the next generation, building confidence, identity and pride.
Explore youth trainingPerformances for hire
Bring the drums to your celebration: weddings, graduations, anniversaries, festivals, corporate and civic events across the UK and Ireland.
Book a performanceTailoring class
Sewing for community members of every skill level, from complete beginners to those building on what they already know.
Join the tailoring classSenior Social & Wellbeing Club
A warm, welcoming space created especially for older members of our community.
Visit the seniors’ clubTrips & celebrations
Annual Summer Festival, seaside trips and family days out: community life across the seasons.
See upcoming eventsMutual support
Celebrating milestones and supporting members through bereavements. No one walks alone.
Become a memberA welcoming hub
A home from home for new arrivals from the Acholi diaspora, with community from day one.
Get in touchOur Community in Numbers
Join our growing community of lwo in the United Kingdom.
Community members across U.K
Cultural celebrations and community gatherings
Supporting Ugandans businesses in the U.K
Serving the Ugandans community since 1991
