1. The Journey to our being: How do we
become who and what we are
Alfdaniels Mivule Basiibye Mabingo
Uganda
New York University

2. What color is my continent?

3. Uganda
• Located in East Africa
• Has approx. 35 Million
people
• More than 60 tribes
• More than 60 tribal
languages
• It is a plateau

4. Family background
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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

5. 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

6. Community and Culture
In rural communities
At school

7. National symbols and
culture
The crested crane
The colours

8. The importance of music and
dance
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People dance before they are born.
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The home acts a a classroom for dance
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The community is a school for music and
dance
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Music and dance is created from
nature/ecology
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Every stage of life is accompanied by
music and dance
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Dance are highly gendered

9. Conclusion
Reflection and questions
Mwebale nnyo!
Mweraba

10. Conclusion
Reflection and questions
Mwebale nnyo!
Mweraba