A delegation from Uganda visited Shiloh, announcing that it was "praying for the State of Israel and for the people of Uganda." Shiloh, located in Samara, was the site of the tabernacle for 369 years. The tabernacle was originally constructed as a portable sanctuary and served that purpose during the 40 years that the Hebrew nation traveled in the desert after receiving the Torah on Mount Sinai.
Uganda has a special relationship with Shiloh since its athletes regularly participate in the annual biblical marathon that begins in Rosh Ha'ayin, passes through Ariel, and finishes in ancient Shiloh.
80% of the population of Uganda is Christian. In school, they learn about the Promised Land. Residents of Shiloh were pleasantly surprise when the visitors from Uganda began singing the words of Psalm 133: "Hinai ma tov uma na'im shevet achim gam yachad" (how good and pleasant it is for brothers to dwell together).
The Ugandans visit to Shiloh comes in conjunction with their participation in a gathering of Christian groups from around the world in Tel Aviv.