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Mushanana. The umushanana (in plural: imishanana) is the traditional clothing dress of women in Rwanda and Burundi. It consists of a long skirt gathered at the hips, a bustier and a stole draped over one shoulder. The fabric, which can be of any color, is generally lightweight to accentuate the draping effect. [1] Mushanana is now only worn for ...
Traditional dance in Rwanda. Music and dance are an integral part of Rwandan ceremonies, festivals, social gatherings, and storytelling. [5] The most famous traditional dance is Intore, [6] a highly choreographed routine consisting of three components - the ballet, performed by women; the dance of heroes, performed by men, and the drums. [7]
A Mozambican wedding. The various marriage ceremonies performed in Africa begin with the initial introduction between the groom and bride. The Yoruba call this ‘Mo mi i mo e’ (know me and let me know you) while the Igbo call it ‘Ikutu aka n’ulo’ (Knock on the door). [5] The family is typically involved within this process.
Tutsi. The Tutsi (/ ˈtʊtsi / [2]), also called Watusi, Watutsi or Abatutsi (Kinyarwanda pronunciation: [ɑ.βɑ.tuː.t͡si]), are an ethnic group of the African Great Lakes region. [3] They are a Bantu -speaking [4] ethnic group and the second largest of three main ethnic groups in Rwanda and Burundi (the other two being the largest Bantu ...
The Kiga people are believed to have their origins in Rwanda. This is mentioned in one of their folk songs - Abakiga twena tukaruga Rwanda, omu Byumba na Ruhenjere - (All of us Bakiga, we came from Rwanda, from Byumba and Ruhenjere). [5] [6] [7] Both Byumba and Ruhengeri (Ruhenjere in the folk song) are cities in present day Rwanda.
Agaseke. Agaseke is a type of traditional Rwandese woven basket. [1] It is characterized by its flat circular base that is taller than it is wide, with a sloped conical fitted lid. It is traditionally made of native natural fibers in natural off-white colors with naturally-dyed patterns in colors like purple, green, black, yellow, and red.
Modern examples come from Africa, especially the Great Lakes Region of East Africa. The inānga (also known as enanga, ennanga, ikivuvu, and indimbagazo) is a traditional musical instrument played in Burundi, Rwanda, Uganda, and parts of the Democratic Republic of Congo. It consists of a slightly concave soundboard framed by a thick notched rim ...
As a rule, ministers of religion (e.g. rabbis or Christian pastors) are authorized in law to perform marriages; various state or local officials, such as a mayor, judge, deputy marriage commissioner, or justice of the peace, are also empowered to conduct civil wedding ceremonies, which may take place in public offices.