Oral history with Eunice

01:29 Eunice confirms her personal details and background. She hails from the Teso ethnic group which inhabits Eastern

Uganda, spilling over into Kenya.

02:56 Explains her reasons for coming to the UK in 2003 and her experience of relocating.

06:25 Settling down in the UK and the cultural shock encountered. Talks about visits to towns in the Midlands and the North of England.

09.25 Educational background in Africa and the process of obtaining work permit in the UK. Obtaining the relevant training which allowed integration into the UK health service.

10:21 Keeping in contact with her relatives back home and the developing of a habit which involves phoning her relatives daily

13:01 Discusses cultural heritage and reiterates the importance of preserving and passing on the same to

the future generation.

16:25 The importance of youth club emphasized

21:00 Discusses music as one of the aspects of Ugandan culture. Eunice names the popular Ateso musical instruments and the occasions it is played.

24:00 Self adornment is very important to the Teso people. Discusses the dress code amongst the Teso women and men.

25.54 Talks about the rites of passage by explaining how a baby is welcomed into the world. Eunice gives a detailed explanation of the naming ceremony.

31:12 Raising children .

34:12 Raising a girl and how girls are elaborated .

35:50 Talks about the process of marriage through courtship between a suitor and his love. Bride price is paid followed by a wedding celebration. `

43:13 How sick people in the family are supported in Uganda.

44:45 Continuation of discussion about rites of passage and the superstitions surrounding death that is held by the Teso people.

45:56 The perception of death as the end of life amongst the Teso people.

47:16 Burial ceremony of the Teso people.

49:30 Some thoughts on life after death amongst the Teso people.

50:49 Additional information regarding welcoming the birth of twins.

53:29 Interview ends.