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    Paintings reconstructing the positive identity of Batwa minority group inspired by their Indigenous dances
    (Kyambogo University [unpublished work], 2018-11) Kamugisha, Edward
    Worldwide, different communities have peculiar characteristics that make them different from others hence giving them identity. More so, despite the fact that modernity has carved some of the characteristics to become minimal and small, minority groups still keep most of their characteristics. The purpose of this study was to produce paintings depicting the identity of Batwa minority group inspired by their dances. The research was conducted under the following objectives; to analyze Batwa cultures that fanned their identity, to analyze how Batwa dances could be a source of inspiration to produce paintings for identity reconstruction, and to articulate dances through different studio possibilities in painting as building blocks to identity. The study was carried out in Rushaga area around Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in Kisoro District where seven respondents and a group of dancers were purposively selected. The study was etimography and the research methods included; direct observation, in depth interviews, focused group discussions (FGDs), recording, and studio experimentation. The findings indicate that because of Batwa being discriminated and marginalized, they probably developed inferiority complex which has led to the decline of their identity. To mitigate this negative perception, and promote their identity, the researcher developed three projects in painting that bring out the importance of the Batwa. The paintings were based on three dances of Yaanga dance, fight dance and the hunt dance. The findings reveal that the Batwa culture is so rich and can be used to promote their identity as well as being used as a source of livelihood. The study recommends that different Batwa cultures should be promoted for their wellbeing and reconstructing their identity.