KASUBI RECONSTRUCTION OF Tombs of Buganda Kings at OUR HERITAGE,OUR FUTURE: Cultural diversity for Responsible development International Heritage Conference ,in Entebbe, Uganda, September 2013 Jonathan Nsubuga RECONSTRUCTION OF Tombs of Buganda Kings at KASUBI

Strengthening the tangible to promote our intangible heritage KASUBI ROYAL TOMBS RECONSTRUCTION Kasubi /Nabulagala Plan of Kasubi-Nabulagala,1832 (Adapted from drawing by Sir Apollo Kaggwa) Our heritage , our Future: Cultural diversity for Responsible development

Adapted from an 1832 drawing Strengthening the tangible to promote our intangible heritage KASUBI ROYAL TOMBS RECONSTRUCTION Kasubi /Nabulagala The royal enclosure,1832 Adapted from an 1832 drawing by Sir Apollo Kaggwa Our heritage , our Future: Cultural diversity for Responsible development

Kabaka Muteesa I’s Palace Strengthening the tangible to promote our intangible heritage KASUBI ROYAL TOMBS RECONSTRUCTION Palace/Tomb Built by Ssekabaka Muteesa I in 1882 1882-1897 Photo from Royal Geographical Society Kabaka Muteesa I’s Palace Muteesa receiving J.H.Speke and J.Grant in 1864 1905 ( photo taken , 1905,photo taken 1911 Our heritage , our Future: Cultural diversity for Responsible development

Strengthening the tangible to promote our intangible heritage KASUBI ROYAL TOMBS RECONSTRUCTION Kasubi site layout Our heritage , our Future: Cultural diversity for Responsible development

HOME TO THE FOUR SEKABAKAS OF BUGANDA Strengthening the tangible to promote our intangible heritage KASUBI ROYAL TOMBS RECONSTRUCTION Significance/symbolism WORLD OF THE DEAD WORLD OF THE LIVING Interior of Muzibu Azaala Mpanga HOME TO THE FOUR SEKABAKAS OF BUGANDA DICHOTOMY OF EXISTENCE The sacred and profane co-exist Our heritage , our Future: Cultural diversity for Responsible development

Significance/symbolism Strengthening the tangible to promote our intangible heritage KASUBI ROYAL TOMBS RECONSTRUCTION Significance/symbolism © Remigius Kigongo Historical Social Educational Natural Architectural Cultural - skills, traditions, beliefs Our heritage , our Future: Cultural diversity for Responsible development

Strengthening the tangible to promote our intangible heritage KASUBI ROYAL TOMBS RECONSTRUCTION The Fire March 16th 2010 © Dick Kasolo © Dick Kasolo Our heritage , our Future: Cultural diversity for Responsible development

TRADITIONAL/ CLANS OBLIGATIONS TO THE KABAKA Strengthening the tangible to promote our intangible heritage KASUBI ROYAL TOMBS RECONSTRUCTION The Reconstruction (tradition) 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 Our heritage , our Future: Cultural diversity for Responsible development

The Reconstruction (tradition) Strengthening the tangible to promote our intangible heritage KASUBI ROYAL TOMBS RECONSTRUCTION The Reconstruction (tradition) RITUALS Specific Rituals are carried out at different stages of construction to appease the Ssekabakas ‘MASENGERE’- SEIZING OF THE HEAD ‘KUKANSIIRA’- CLEANSING Our heritage , our Future: Cultural diversity for Responsible development

Research, drawings, presentations, meetings, exhibitions Strengthening the tangible to promote our intangible heritage KASUBI ROYAL TOMBS RECONSTRUCTION The Reconstruction (architectural) Research, drawings, presentations, meetings, exhibitions Water colour sketch by Speke Source: Royal Geographical Society Our heritage , our Future: Cultural diversity for Responsible development

Research, drawings, presentations, meetings, exhibitions Strengthening the tangible to promote our intangible heritage KASUBI ROYAL TOMBS RECONSTRUCTION The Reconstruction (architectural) Research, drawings, presentations, meetings, exhibitions Challenge: Restoring the know-how Our heritage , our Future: Cultural diversity for Responsible development

The Reconstruction (impact) Strengthening the tangible to promote our intangible heritage KASUBI ROYAL TOMBS RECONSTRUCTION The Reconstruction (impact) Positive True recognition for the intangible values Traditional maintenance skills recognised and reinforced Large amount of documentation produced International recognition for the site Increase in the number of visitor Protection of the boundaries Negative Role of the State Party (National Museum) misunderstood by traditional custodians Conflicts with the traditional custodians Limited impact for the local community Research on thatch, 2006 Enlisted in 2001 under criteria (i) (iii) (iv) (vi) Our heritage , our Future: Cultural diversity for Responsible development

The Reconstruction - conservation (social) Strengthening the tangible to promote our intangible heritage KASUBI ROYAL TOMBS RECONSTRUCTION The Reconstruction - conservation (social) A major challenge : restoring pride and vitality amongst the stakeholders Traditional management systems Community awareness Maintenance of structures that are symbols of heritage Our heritage , our Future: Cultural diversity for Responsible development

Strengthening the tangible to promote our intangible heritage KASUBI ROYAL TOMBS RECONSTRUCTION Conclusion 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 Our heritage , our Future: Cultural diversity for Responsible development