Mulungo

“Memory makes us human. Without it, people are turned into a formless mass that can be shaped into anything.” (Geller and Nekrich 1986, 3)

In the aftermath of the Portuguese colonization of Mozambique, individual memories begin to fade. Much has been written and produced from the historical and political perspectives of that period, but apart from these macro state-oriented narratives, the unique personal experiences that give human depth and detail to the context are in danger of being lost forever. In a time when new generations try to find closure and enlightened ways to move forward, there is the need to develop mechanisms that can help promote dialogue and shed new light on stagnant perceptions, both in Mozambique and in Portugal.

This is what I set out to do.