Private Story
The Herbalist
Summary
Photography as an art form for archiving herbalism and its related practices with an aim of preservation
Change is good because it plays a significant role in development and progress, but preservation is a key component that allows us to retain and remember about cultural norms and practices from the past that often define us in a unique way and also contribute to ensuring that our future is built on a foundation of our culture. This story focuses on Wasswa Denis, a 34-year old local herbalist and entertainer, a resident of Kireku area in Bweyogerere, a suburb of Kampala. He is a father with one wife and six children, and he dedicates his entire life time to working with local herbs and also to offering medical treatment to his family and other community members.
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