Just like in countries around the world, New Year’s is an exciting beginning in Uganda. The country lies between the two arms of the Great Rift Valley in East Africa and contains a diversity of rich cultures and life styles. According to The Uganda Guide, it is the most culturally diverse country in the world, with over 60 groups of people and over 30 Indigenous languages. New Year’s Eve is a time of great anticipation for the people of Uganda, exploding at midnight, and reaching throughout the day on January 1— shouting, singing, fireworks, dancing and drumming. See the famous fireworks in Kampala and folks dancing in their finest “threads.”