Exploring Senegal Video
Research Presentation
My film project is an exploration of Senegalese Culture, Religion, & Natural life. I complied my research from our summer's learning including our class excursions, independent outings, and class material.
How does history, religion, and the natural geography of Senegal influence its culture?
Senegal's Precolonial, Colonial, and Postcolonial history have greatly shaped its modern culture. Along with its natural geography and religious influences, Senegal has a vibrant and rich culture that heavily interacts with its natural world.
I begin my exploration by introducing Senegal today and it's Colonial and Post-colonial history. I discuss the influences of France on modern day Senegal and briefly talk about the transatlantic slave trade that we learned about during our visit to Goree Island.
Following Senegal's history, an introduction of Senegalese culture begins. I share my experiences with the food and social traditions in Senegal, including the delicious tradition of drinking Ataya tea. This transitions into a discussion on the predominant religions in Senegal. I begin with a culmination of visits to local mosques and The Great Mosque of Touba, including mentions of Amadou Bamba's significance to the Mouridie brotherhood. This takes my exploration into the experience of visiting a Quranic school in Dakar and the role of Quranic Education in Senegalese tradition.
Following the visit to the Quranic School, a presentation of our trip to the Monastery introduces viewers to the practice of Christianity in Senegal. I discuss the history of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Monastery and talk about how it sustains itself through cultivating its own fruits, instruments, and raising livestock.
I then follow the Monastery visit by our cultural experience in Kaolack. I talk about the lunch we had and the short after party experience we shared with the women outside the home.
This leads my exploration to our visit to Toubacouta, where a bit of nature and more Senegalese culture is further explored. I shared experiences on the tradition of drumming and dance in Senegal, followed by the importance of wrestling to many Senegalese people. This leads into our safari where Senegal's natural life and beauty is observed. After introducing some of the animals we saw on our excursion, I briefly talk about the value of animals, and the continuation of camel riding that still exists in this country.
Finally I close my video project with scenic clips of many of the beautiful beaches and breathtaking Senegalese coasts we visited, revealing the last bits of my experience with Senegal's natural beauty.
As is evident by all the video clips and photos, my main sources of research are the excursions where I was able to gather most of my data. Other sources included my class lecture notes and referencing readings we were assigned throughout the semester.
For my video on Goree Island click https://youtu.be/TeVNnf7UKl8
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