From Kampala to Leicester:
The Story of Leicester’s Ugandan Asian Community, 1972 – 2012
14th July – 30th September 2012
New Walk Museum & Art Gallery
In August 1972, Ugandan dictator Idi Amin gave the Asian community 90 days notice to leave the country. They were forced to leave almost everything in Uganda and seek refuge in other countries such as Britain and Canada.
Using original film, personal testimony and some rare artefacts borrowed from Leicester’s Ugandan Asian community, the exhibition tells a powerful and important story.
This exhibition looks at the background to the Asian community in Uganda, settling in Leicester in the 1970s and their continued cultural and economic impact today. Please revisit our website for event details, including screenings at Phoenix Square.
If you would like to find out more about the exhibition please contact, Philip French on 0116 225 4980 / philip.french@leicester.gov.uk
With thanks to BBC Radio Leicester for their support.
Events
The Development of South Asian Food in Britain
Thursday 19th July
7.00pm
New Walk Museum & Art Gallery
The Development of South Asian Food in Britain: Leicester in a National Context’. An evening talk by Professor P. Panayi, De Montfort University and Author of Spicing up Britain. £(tbc)
The Ugandan Asian Community: The Audio/Visual Record
Monday 23rd July
7.00pm
New Walk Museum & Art Gallery
A look at the archives with Colin Hyde of the East Midlands Oral History Archive, followed by a glimpse at Belgrave’s past with Museum Curator Philip French. £(tbc)
Ugandan Asians in Leicester: From Refugees to Citizens
Tuesday 7th August
7.00pm
New Walk Museum & Art Gallery
Talk by Dr. Pippa Virdee, De Montfort University covers the flight from Uganda and the experiences of coming to Leicester via first-hand accounts. The talk will also look at the ways the community is depicted within wider literature, often upheld as a model for other cities. £(tbc)
Visitor Information
Opening Times:
Monday – Saturday: 10.00am – 5.00pm, Sunday: 11.00am – 5.00pm
New Walk Museum & Art Gallery, New Walk, Leicester LE1 7EA
Free admission
T: 0116 225 4900 E: museums@leicester.gov.uk
