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The largest ethnic groups in Rwanda are the Hutus, which make up about 85% of Rwanda's population; the Tutsis, which are 14%; and the Twa, which are around 1%. [1] Starting with the Tutsi feudal monarchy rule of the 10th century, the Hutus were a subjugated social group.
The Twa are a forest-dwelling pygmy people and are often considered descendants of Rwanda's earliest inhabitants. Christianity is the largest religion in the country; the principal and national language is Kinyarwanda , spoken by native Rwandans, with English, French and Swahili serving as additional official foreign languages.
The Twa People of Rwanda are connected to a broader population of Twa Peoples, and one of three main ethnic groups, alongside the Hutu and the Tutsi. [8] Twa dancers performing in Rwanda, symbolizing the community's rich cultural heritage and historical significance.
In the Rwanda territory, from the 15th century until 1961, the Tutsi were ruled by a king (the mwami). Belgium abolished the monarchy, following the national referendum that led to independence. By contrast, in the northwestern part of the country (predominantly Hutu), large regional landholders shared power, similar to Buganda society (in what ...
Rwanda does not have a long history of written literature, but there is a strong oral tradition ranging from poetry to folk stories. In particular the pre-colonial royal court developed traditions of ibitekerezo (epic musical poetry), ubucurabwenge (royal genealogies typically recited at coronation ceremonies), and ibisigo (royal poems). [ 16 ]
This is a list of notable people from Rwanda. Military. Théoneste Bagosora (b. 1941), military officer convicted in 2008 of genocide [1] Bernard Ntuyahaga;
The origins of the Hutu, Tutsi and Twa peoples is a major issue of controversy in the histories of Rwanda and Burundi, as well as the Great Lakes region of Africa.The relationship among the three modern populations is thus, in many ways, derived from the perceived origins and claim to "Rwandan-ness".
People by educational institution in Rwanda (1 C) Rwandan people by descent ... Pages in category "Rwandan people" This category contains only the following page.