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MALAWI ORAL HISTORY ON MARRIAGE CULTURE

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Children Cultural Heritage Classes 2024

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Children’s cultural Classes project was made possible with The National Lottery Heritage Fund. Thanks to National Lottery players, we have been able to achieve the following:

Children learned about Malawian heritage cultures.

They became more accepting of people from different backgrounds.

The program helped keep them away from negative behaviours like drugs and crime.

They learned Malawian languages to connect better with family and community.

They developed pride in their heritage and are ready to pass it on to others.

The Children's Cultural Classes helped build stronger, more connected, and culturally aware young people.

🔹 Interview Summary: Mr and Mrs Njolomole

✅ Courtship and Relationship

Mr and Mrs Njolomole share how they met, courted, and decided to get married.They compare traditional Malawian courtship methods with their own experience living abroad.

✅ Marriage Process

The couple explains the significance of “chinkhoswe” (traditional engagement and bride price ceremony).

They discuss how they incorporated traditional Malawian customs into their marriage ceremony even while in the UK.

✅ Cultural Identity

Emphasis on the importance of family involvement and respecting cultural values despite living overseas.

They speak about teaching their children Malawian values and traditions, ensuring the heritage is passed on.

✅ Challenges and Adaptations

Discussed the challenges of integrating Malawi Cultural Heritage traditions with life in the diaspora, such as planning events across cultures and logistical difficulties of ceremonies in a foreign country.

Highlighted how the Malawian community in the UK helps maintain cultural events.

✅ Advice for Younger Generations

Encouraged young Malawians to respect traditional customs and include family in relationship decisions.

Urged them not to lose their cultural roots, even when adapting to new environments.

More details of the digital Oral Record in the link below:

https://youtu.be/lK-gNUjAyfU?si=VYSkotSUCaWSzaMC

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