Oral history with Yolam Okech Okwee

00:39 Introduction; name and place of birth.

01:49 How and why came to the UK.

03:14 Preparation and experiences of leaving Uganda.

03:52 Arrival, processing asylum application in the UK.

05:02 settling down in the UK.

05:37 First impression of the UK.

07:40 Education background and prospects of employment in the UK.

08:56 Reflection on relationship in Uganda, renewing role and developing new roles with the family.

12:00 Contacting families in Uganda, challenges of communications and visiting Uganda.

14: 37 Linking up with fellow Ugandans in the UK.

15:12 The meaning of culture and the importance of preserving cultural heritage.

17:22 The importance of exposing youths with Ugandan roots (parentage) to Ugandan cultural heritage.

21:55 UK born Youths of Ugandan parentage and their attitude to Ugandan culture.

22:54 Medium of communication in the households of Ugandan migrants in the UK.

24:06 Barriers to communication in households of Ugandan migrants. Comparison with households in Uganda.

27:09 Role of Youth clubs in culture preservation and how can be improved.

31:15 Importance of storytelling in preserving culture.

32:25 Role of music, dance and performance art in preserving culture; popular musical instruments.

40:16 Traditional attire and adornments and occasions and the attitudes of youths to the attire and adornments.

48:11 Rites of passage (Life events); welcoming new-born babies and naming ceremonies.

53:49 Responsibility of bringing up a child and supporting their development into adulthood.

56:11 The right time for marriage; courtship and the process of establishing a family; marriage ceremonies.

1:02:20 Comforting and looking after the terminally ill.

1:04:05 Superstition and perception of death; Ritual performed at death; burial and life after death.

1:11:00 Any other information.

1:11:29 End of interview