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