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RECONSTRUCTION OF
International Heritage Conference ,in Entebbe, Uganda, September 2013
Jonathan Nsubuga
KASUBITombs of Buganda Kings at
OUR HERITAGE,OUR FUTURE: Cultural diversity for Responsible development
Kasubi /Nabulagala
Plan of Kasubi-Nabulagala,1832(Adapted from drawing by Sir Apollo Kaggwa)
Our heritage , our Future: Cultural diversity for Responsible development
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Kasubi /Nabulagala
Our heritage , our Future: Cultural diversity for Responsible development
The royal enclosure,1832Adapted from an 1832 drawing
by Sir Apollo Kaggwa
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Built by Ssekabaka Muteesa I in 1882
Palace/Tomb
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Kabaka Muteesa I’s PalaceMuteesa receiving J.H.Speke and J.Grant in 1864
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1882-1897Photo from Royal Geographical Society
1905 ( photo taken ,
1905,photo taken 1911
Kasubi site layout
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Significance/symbolism
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HOME TO THE FOUR SEKABAKAS OF BUGANDA
Interior of Muzibu Azaala Mpanga
DICHOTOMY OF EXISTENCE
WORLD OF THE DEAD
WORLD OF THE LIVING
The sacred and profane co-exist
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Historical
Cultural - skills, traditions, beliefsArchitectural
Social NaturalEducational© Remigius Kigongo
Significance/symbolism
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Our heritage , our Future: Cultural diversity for Responsible development
The Fire March 16th 2010
© Dick Kasolo © Dick Kasolo
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The Reconstruction (tradition)
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TRADITIONAL/ CLANS OBLIGATIONS TO THE KABAKA Skills to be used in reconstruction/capacity building
All clans contribute to the maintenance of the site. Some play specific roles in conservation:
Ngeye Clan (Colobus monkey) : Thatching
Ngo clan (Leopard) : decoration
Butiiko Clan (Mushroom) : Gate guards
Lugave clan (Pangolin) Royal Drums maintenance and beating
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The Reconstruction (tradition)
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RITUALSSpecific Rituals are carried out at different stages of construction to appease the Ssekabakas
•‘MASENGERE’- SEIZING OF THE HEAD•‘KUKANSIIRA’- CLEANSING
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The Reconstruction (architectural)
Our heritage , our Future: Cultural diversity for Responsible development
Research, drawings, presentations, meetings, exhibitions
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Source: Royal Geographical SocietyWater colour sketch by Speke
Our heritage , our Future: Cultural diversity for Responsible development
Challenge: Restoring the know-how
The Reconstruction (architectural)Research, drawings, presentations, meetings, exhibitions
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Our heritage , our Future: Cultural diversity for Responsible development
PositiveTrue recognition for the intangible valuesTraditional maintenance skills recognised and reinforcedLarge amount of documentation producedInternational recognition for the siteIncrease in the number of visitorProtection of the boundaries
NegativeRole of the State Party (National Museum) misunderstood by traditional custodians Conflicts with the traditional custodiansLimited impact for the local community
Research on thatch, 2006
Enlisted in 2001 under criteria (i) (iii) (iv) (vi)
The Reconstruction (impact)
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Our heritage , our Future: Cultural diversity for Responsible development
The Reconstruction - conservation (social)
•Traditional management systems•Community awareness•Maintenance of structures that are symbols of heritage
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A major challenge : restoring pride and vitality amongst the stakeholders
Our heritage , our Future: Cultural diversity for Responsible development
•Conserving the community is the key
•The traditional management systems need to be recognised, understood, documented and strengthened
•The satisfaction of the stakeholders is a major indicator in the conservation process.
•Research and documentation
•Capacity building
•Bufferzone to •protect heritage
Conclusion
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