Ugandan dance group of orphans arrives in Turkey

ISTANBUL

A dance group of orphan children from the east African country of Uganda arrived in Turkey to mesmerize people with their eccentric style.

Masaka Kids Africana, which got its name from Masaka town in southern Uganda -- located around 130 kilometers (80 miles) southwest of the capital Kampala -- attracted the attention of the world with their dance videos posted on social media.

The airport personnel in Istanbul organized a surprise welcome event for the orphans, welcoming them with placards saying: “Istanbul will dance with you!”, “Welcome Masaka Kids Africa”.

The children broke into a short dance at the airport in response.

The dancers are going to attend a number of TV programs and hold performances in Istanbul from Dec. 14 to 23.

*Writing by Ali Murat Alhas