Uganda, March 19 -- Government through Uganda Tourism Board and Irish Embassy Uganda have signed a memorandum of understanding to promote the equator.

This was in Kayabwe District during celebrations to mark St Patrick's Day.

Traditionally, Saint Patrick's Day, or the Feast of Saint Patrick, is a cultural and religious celebration held every 17th March, the traditional death date of Saint Patrick, the foremost patron saint of Ireland.

Saint Patrick dedicated his life in the fifth century by promoting Ireland as a tourist destination and preaching the gospel and converted many into catholic faith.

During the MOU signing, Ms Lilly Ajarova, the UTB chief executive officer said in their quest to expand country's tourism product base, UTB ha...