'Kinoiserie' oral history collection, 2016

This material is held atEast Midlands Oral History Archive (EMOHA)

  • Reference
    • GB 3003 EMOHA77
  • Dates of Creation
    • 30 October 2015 - 3 March 2016
  • Name of Creator
  • Language of Material
    • French
  • Physical Description
    • 25 items

Scope and Content

This oral history collection comprises 24 interviews and 1 document with individuals from the Democratic Republic of Congo, conducted between October 2015 and March 2016. Interviews focus on significant events within Congolese culture including birth, marriage and death and mourning. Interviewees describes the traditions and ceremonies related to these events and the ways in which these traditions have been adapted by individuals of Congolese heritage living in the UK.

Administrative / Biographical History

The Kinoiserie oral history project was produced by the Leicester based group Identity, Connexions and Network. The project received funding from the National Lottery Heritage Fund.

Access Information

Some material may be unavailable for general access

Physical Characteristics and/or Technical Requirements

Born digital

Archivist's Note

Please be aware that this collection contains language and themes that some people may find distressing or offensive

Conditions Governing Use

Copyright: Identity, Connexions and Network

Related Material

Detailed english language summaries, transcripts and project booklet are available through EMOHA, emoha@leicester.ac.uk