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Oral history with Person A

1 May 2022
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It appears that this recording was conducted remotely [via phone/zoom]. The recording was made at the interviewers end.
01:22 Introduction, names and place of birth.
04:00 Decision to come to the UK
05:55 Planning and preparing to come to the UK.
06:30 Arrival and the process of legalizing stay in the UK.
08:20 First impression of the UK and the impression now.
11:08 Education qualifications and employment records.
12:14 Relations in Uganda, role in the family whilst in Uganda and the role in the family at present.
14:02 Communication with relatives in Uganda, the challenges and paying visits to Uganda.
17:29 Links with other Ugandans in the UK.
18:24 The meaning of culture and the importance of preserving cultural heritage.
22:25 Embracing and transmitting Ugandan cultural heritage by youths born in UK to Ugandan parents; the challenges and the
attitudes of the youths.
33:50 The medium of communication in the households of Ugandan migrants in the UK; barriers to communication.
35:15 The roles of youth clubs in preservation of cultural heritage; how can youth clubs be supported in their mission.
35:57 The use of storytelling and traditional songs in preserving culture.
37:10 Traditional attire, adornment and jewellery and the preservation of culture.
38:05 Rites of passage (Life events); Welcoming a new-born into the world; responsibility of bringing up children and supporting
their growth into adulthood.
41:40 The Right age for marriage; the process of choosing a partner and establishing a family; marriage ceremonies.
46:03 Attending to and comforting the terminally ill; superstition about death; celebrating the last funeral rites; life after death.
48:16 Any other information.
48:47 Interview ends.
Title:
Oral history with Person A
Date of work:
1 May 2022
Search dates:
01 May 2022 - 01 May 2022
Reference number:
GB3228.105/1/9/1
Level of description:
Item from Collection: Kitara Tales (GB3228.105)
Part of:
Access restrictions:
Partial restriction
Use restrictions:
Restricted
Language:
English
Record number:
16448530
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