Paper short abstract:

The journey to Europe is part of the Senegalese collective imaginary. The choral perspective of the inhabitants of Louga, a region with a strong migratory tradition, illuminates the comprehension of both causes and consequences of Senegalese migration.

Paper long abstract:

The journey to Europe is part of the Senegalese collective imaginary. In Louga, a region with a strong migratory tradition, every family has at least one member that has emigrated to Europe. During a journey back to his community of origin in Louga, Dame Sarr discusses migration with local inhabitants. Young people, farmers, university students, fishermen, return migrants, actors of development, migrants' wives and the marabout of the community reveal their own image of migration during conversations. The causes and consequences of Senegalese migration, including the link between migration and development, are illuminated by the choral perspective of such actors.

Tukki bi (The journey), Jenny Maggi and Dame Sarr. 52', 2009, Senegal. Production: Visual sociology Unit, Geneva.