{"id":1021,"date":"2025-05-14T18:47:47","date_gmt":"2025-05-14T18:47:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blizz.co.ug\/news\/?p=1021"},"modified":"2025-05-19T08:43:44","modified_gmt":"2025-05-19T08:43:44","slug":"poate-2025-igc-to-lead-the-cultural-and-fashion-show-at-the-pearl-of-africa-tourism-expo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blizz.co.ug\/news\/poate-2025-igc-to-lead-the-cultural-and-fashion-show-at-the-pearl-of-africa-tourism-expo\/","title":{"rendered":"POATE 2025: IGC to Lead the Cultural and Fashion Show at the Pearl of Africa Tourism Expo"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"\" data-start=\"214\" data-end=\"562\">Fashion is taking the lead at POATE 2025, and IGC, the cutting-edge fashion label, co-founded by the creative maestro Katende Godfrey, has been named the official fashion curator for the Pearl of Africa Tourism Expo, happening May 21st\u201324th at Speke Resort Munyonyo.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"564\" data-end=\"815\">IGC is set to steal the spotlight with their <strong data-start=\"609\" data-end=\"634\">\u201cEvolution of Lubugo\u201d<\/strong> collection\u2014a tribute to Uganda\u2019s cultural heritage and sustainable fashion. From barkcloth to bold couture, this isn\u2019t just a fashion statement; it\u2019s a cultural awakening.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"817\" data-end=\"1290\">Opening Day (May 21st) kicks off with a high-energy runway and dance show directed by IGC that will leave jaws dropping.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"817\" data-end=\"1290\">From May 21st\u201323rd, guests can stroll through IGC\u2019s immersive fashion exhibition, a visual journey into Uganda\u2019s artistic soul.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"817\" data-end=\"1290\">On May 24th, IGC brings it home with a takeover of the Culture Corner, featuring collaborative pieces with designers supported by the British Council\u2014plus another electric runway show!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1292\" data-end=\"1520\"><strong>But fashion\u2019s just the start. POATE 2025 will also feature:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"1292\" data-end=\"1520\">Live performances from Blu 3, Winnie Nwagi, Ssuna Ben, Aliddeki Brian<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1292\" data-end=\"1520\">Hosting by Salvado, Sheilla Gashumba, and Sheilla Salta<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1522\" data-end=\"1729\">Organized by the Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife &amp; Antiquities and Uganda Tourism Board, POATE 2025 will be a celebration of culture, creativity, and community.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1731\" data-end=\"1819\">\u00a0<strong data-start=\"1734\" data-end=\"1751\">Entry is FREE<\/strong> from May 21st to 23rd.<br data-start=\"1774\" data-end=\"1777\" \/>\u00a0<strong data-start=\"1781\" data-end=\"1816\">Grand finale tickets (May 24th)<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1820\" data-end=\"2006\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1820\" data-end=\"1842\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1822\" data-end=\"1842\">20K UGX (Ordinary)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1843\" data-end=\"2006\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1845\" data-end=\"2006\">50K UGX (VIP)<br data-start=\"1858\" data-end=\"1861\" \/>\ud83c\udfab Available at <a class=\"\" href=\"http:\/\/www.tagticketing.com\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"1877\" data-end=\"1928\">www.tagticketing.com<\/a><br data-start=\"1928\" data-end=\"1931\" \/>\ud83d\udcf2 More info: <a class=\"\" href=\"http:\/\/www.talentafricagroup.com\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"1945\" data-end=\"2006\">www.talentafricagroup.com<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr class=\"\" data-start=\"2115\" data-end=\"2118\" \/>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Fashion is taking the lead at POATE 2025, and IGC, the cutting-edge fashion label, co-founded by the creative maestro Katende Godfrey, has been named the official fashion curator for the Pearl of Africa Tourism Expo, happening May 21st\u201324th at Speke Resort Munyonyo. 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