Mafalala: Memory of a Sociocultural Landscape
This article is a reflection on the cultural and political importance of the Maputo neighborhood of Mafalala on the Mozambican national imaginary. It draws on the author's childhood experiences of living in the district, and reads Mafalala as a cosmopolitan melting pot ahead of its time.
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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American Portuguese Studies Association (APSA)
2016-06-01
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| Series: | Journal of Lusophone Studies |
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| Online Access: | https://jls.apsa.us/index.php/jls/article/view/35 |
| Summary: | This article is a reflection on the cultural and political importance of the Maputo neighborhood of Mafalala on the Mozambican national imaginary. It draws on the author's childhood experiences of living in the district, and reads Mafalala as a cosmopolitan melting pot ahead of its time. |
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| ISSN: | 2469-4800 |