Interview with Ramiben Dahyabhai Rupa

Ramiben Dahyabhai Rupa details her birth on 10 January 1929 in Baleswhar Garm, India, that her religion is Hindu and that she speaks and writes Gujarati. Talks about her childhood days leading up to her marriage and her education in India at a village school. Comments that the decision to come to New Zealand was already made for her as her husband was already in New Zealand and indicates that she had a choice of either coming to New Zealand or getting a divorce. Talks about the journey and her initial reactions to being in a foreign country with the first 2 of her 8 children. Notes that she was fortunate to have other women around her who supported her.

Recalls that she lived in a patriarchal environment where she had no input into the decision making and how she endured much hardship under this oppression. Talks about religion and cooking and their significance and practices in the early years in New Zealand. Other subjects discussed include Indian food, its availability and the rituals and practices around food. Talks about having a dairy in Newton Gully in the 1960's and living in Avondale and Blockhouse Bay.

Venue - Wellington

Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-006140

Quantity: 1 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s) - summary notes. 1 interview(s). 1 Hours Duration.

Finding Aids: Abstract Available - other OHA-1382.