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The Fragrance of Tradition in Uganda’s Naturally Fridged Water Pot

October 27, 2025

In a world where refrigerators and bottled water dominate modern living, there still exits a simple, elegant and deeply traditional way of keeping water cool and refreshing. In Uganda’s Kumi District, located in the eastern part of the country, the people have long perfected a remarkable method of storing and cooling drinking water using a locally made clay pot (ensuuwa). This is not just a container, it’s a living part of cultural heritage, a symbol of natural ingenuity, and a vessel of sensory delight.

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