I thought it would be neat to make a page for questions, where Rotarians from the United States and others can ask questions regarding anything about Tanzanian culture, customs, food, health care, economy, my experiences, etc… and also Rotarians and others from Tanzania can ask the same about the United States. I will try to answer in the most factual and culturally sensitive manner and if I don’t know the answer I will ask someone from the area.
Just place a question as a comment and I will post back!
Very detailed.
Is there by any chance you can round up the important dates of the slave trade?
Thankyou
By: Ellie on October 21, 2009
at 11:53 AM
Hello Ellie,
Sorry I really don’t have any more specific dates than what I have on my blog. All I know is that the slave trade (at least in the Eastern part of Africa) was banned in 1873, but continued underground for a little while longer. Some suggest that it started in the 1800′s, but it could have been earlier since trade with East Africa from other areas of the world started as late as 12th century. I’m sure you can google the exact dates of the slave trade, but since accurate records earlier than that were not kept, it might be hard.
Good luck,
Lydia
By: lydiahartsell on October 21, 2009
at 6:34 PM
Hey Lydia,
We had our cc banquet last night and I visited with your mother and she told me about your site. It is amazing reading about your experiences in Tanzania. It appears to be a life changing experience.
You would be very proud of your brother, Elijah in his first cc season. He improved all season and was very close to challenging for our varsity as the season ended.
I wish you the best,
Nels
By: Coach Nelsen on November 17, 2009
at 5:37 PM
Hi Nels!
Good to hear from you! Yeah, my mom has been telling everyone about my blog. Glad you have time to check it out.
Also good to hear that Elij did well this past year. I keep asking him about it, but he never seems to want to answer me. Probably the teenage boy syndrome… Abe is also studying here as well and seems to be liking it and learning alot. There is actually another serious steeplechase guy in his group so they have been training together all semester even though it is usually in the 80′s/90′s degrees here.
Hope you are doing well and the cold of Minnesota hasnt come quite yet!
Lydia
By: lydiahartsell on November 18, 2009
at 4:43 AM
Hi Lydia,
Just want to wish you a happy birthday!
I imagine they have different ways of
celebrating birthdays over there.
Enjoy reading your blog.
Mary Ann
By: Mary Ann on November 22, 2009
at 12:49 AM
Salaams. A very interesting account of life in Dar.
I’m working on a text book for Tanzanian students and would be delighted to use your pic of the House of Culture. Kindly email it through if it is convenient. Asante.
By: Tony on April 22, 2010
at 9:28 AM
Which picture is it on the blog? I am unsure of any House of Culture building. Was it the national museum? Thanks.
By: lydiahartsell on May 5, 2010
at 4:34 PM