Oral history with Anna

Interview was conducted during the Covid pandemic, audio quality on the recording is poor with background noise which at times makes the interview inaudible.

01:15 Introduction.

02:30 Preparation to Leave Uganda and migrating to the UK.

03:31 Arrival and welcome by some family members and the first impression of the UK.

05:54 Educational background and opportunities in the UK.

06:41 Contacts with relatives in Uganda, role in the family whilst in Uganda, continuity with that role, challenges in

communication and visiting Uganda.

09:28 Links with other Ugandans living in the UK.

09:55 Cultural heritage, preservation, role and attitude of UK born children of Ugandan parentage in preserving culture.

12:42 Language and medium of communication in the family. Alleviating language barrier, role of youth clubs and story telling in

promoting and preserving culture.

17:00 Importance of music, musical instruments and songs in preserving culture.

18:25 Dress, adornment and dressing as a way of preserving culture.

19:20 Rites of passage/Life events; birth and welcoming a baby in the family and community, responsibility of bringing up

children, nurturing boys/girls to adulthood.

22:16 Ideal age for marriage, courtship and marriage and marriage ceremonies.

25:30 Comforting the terminally ill and looking after the sick.

27:06 Coming to terms with death, superstition and belief in life after death, funeral ceremonies and rituals after death.

30:20 Additional information.

31:59 Ends.