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The Journey to our being: How do we become who and what we are
Alfdaniels Mivule Basiibye MabingoUganda
New York University
What color is my continent?
Uganda
• Located in East Africa
• Has approx. 35 Million people
• More than 60 tribes• More than 60 tribal
languages• It is a plateau
Family background
• 23 siblings• Baganda people• Central Uganda• Grew up doing
farming• Also did some other
activities such as hunting, fishing, arts and crafts, etc
• Different responsibilities at home. The responsibilities are gendered
Growing up as a child in Uganda
• Until they grow up, children take care of their siblings
• Other community members also do – a child belongs to the community.
• Children create their songs, games, stories, dances, etc.
• An average family has 6 children
• Children also attend school
Community and Culture
In rural communities At school
National symbols and culture
The crested crane The colours
The importance of music and dance
• People dance before they are born.
• The home acts a a classroom for dance
• The community is a school for music and dance
• Music and dance is created from nature/ecology
• Every stage of life is accompanied by music and dance
• Dance are highly gendered
Conclusion
Reflection and questions
Mwebale nnyo!Mweraba