Aisha, Part 2. Pakistani American: Dahlias, Dupattas & the Last Born

In this second part of our 4-part conversation, Aisha Sarwari shares vivid stories of her childhood in Uganda as the youngest in her family. She recalls her mother sewing dupattas for her and her sister, the blooming dahlias in their garden, and the deep love she felt for her father. Aisha reflects on her lifelong connection to nature, her gratitude for growing up surrounded by it, and what it meant to be a minority in Uganda in the shadow of historical events like the expulsion of Asians. Through her lens as part of the Pakistani diaspora in Africa, Aisha offers a personal glimpse into family bonds, cultural identity, and resilience.Watch the video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/PUcwG6PPWHoIf you haven’t listened to Part 1, start there to catch the beginning of Aisha’s story.Follow Aisha:On Instagram @aishafsarwari and @heart_tantrumsOn X @AishaFSarwariOn Youtube @aishasarwari2134 Her memoir is called Heart Tantrums and Brain Tumours and can be ordered on from Hurst Publishers at https://www.hurstpublishers.com/profile/aisha-sarwari/ Support the show----------Join the Cultureful Neighborhood:🌐 Our Hub: Linktr.ee📩 Host Notes & Reflections: Newsletter Sign-up📺 Watch on YouTube:  YouTube Channel💖 Support the Show: Buy me a coffee on Ko-fi📸 Connect and Comment on Instagram: @thecultureful