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Juba: cultural gathering, cathedral and library

UNESCO’s 15 July 2025 account describes ten cultural groups performing at Nyakuron Cultural Centre. In Kator, the Archdiocese of Juba says St Theresa’s Cathedral was inaugurated in 1962, while the University of Juba describes Dewey-organised collections at its downtown main library.

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Hazy view over rooftops and low-rise buildings in Juba.
Rooftops and buildings in Juba beneath a hazy sky.Photograph: Umar sheriff habibullah

At a glance

Nyakuron event
UNESCO’s 2025 account says ten cultural groups presented traditional music and dance.[1]
Cathedral
The Archdiocese of Juba says St Theresa’s Cathedral in Kator was inaugurated on 29 April 1962.[3]
Library
The University of Juba describes Dewey-organised collections at its downtown main library.[4]

A place worth remembering

Ten groups at Nyakuron

UNESCO’s account records traditional music and dance by ten cultural groups at a gathering in Nyakuron Cultural Centre, which a UNMISS photo caption places in Juba. UNESCO also describes exhibitions of crafts, textiles and indigenous knowledge systems.[1][2]

St Theresa’s Cathedral in Kator

The Archdiocese of Juba dates the cathedral’s inauguration to 29 April 1962. Its parish page identifies the Kator church as St Theresa’s Cathedral and lists Bari, Arabic and English among its languages. The Holy See Press Office places Saint Theresa Cathedral in Juba.[3][5]

A downtown university library

The University of Juba describes a main library and branch-library system. Its library page says books are organised by subject using the Dewey Decimal System and that the library is based in downtown Juba.[4]

Good to know

A few clear answers before you explore.

What did UNESCO report at Nyakuron Cultural Centre?

Traditional music and dance by ten cultural groups, alongside exhibitions of crafts, textiles and indigenous knowledge systems.[1]

When was St Theresa’s Cathedral inaugurated?

The Archdiocese page gives 29 April 1962.[3]

How does the University of Juba organize its library collection?

Its main library uses Dewey classification and is part of a main-and-branch library system.[4]

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