Explore the Culture in Rwanda
The culture in Rwanda is so incredible and fantastic, composed of three tribes that dominate the country and these are the Hutu, Tutsi, and the Batwa that have the smallest number compared to the Tutsi and Hutu. These tribes surprisingly speak the same language (Kinyarwanda) throughout the country and they share most of the cultural beliefs together. French and English are the next languages commonly used in Rwanda and are their national languages.
Their cultural dances are accompanied by their traditional songs as they clap and drum dancing to the skies. This dance is known as Intore which is practiced among all the tribes in this country. Live dance performances are seen at the Iby’Iwacu cultural village in Musanze or at the National Museum of Rwanda. The finest display of Rwanda’s varied dynamic traditional music and dance styles is performed by the Intore Dance Troupes. Book Now
Cultural Wear
Rwandese women dress in Umushanana a traditional dress code that was originally made out of animal skin and bark cloth; today is made using various synthetic fiber materials like cotton, silk, and many others. The Umushanana consists of a long skirt covering the legs up to the feet with a ribbon of the same material wrapped over one shoulder worn over a blouse. Men dress in a wrapper skirt and beads, Men’s skirts are wrapped around their waist and wear the beads around their necks. The modern world has changed the whole culture and these are no longer daily clothes but functions and church wear. Rwanda’s cultural practices can be enjoyed by any tourist on a Rwanda tour.
The Rwanda Food
Their major foods are Ibitoke (bananas), Ibarahi (sweet potatoes), Ibishimbo (beans), Isombe (mashed cassava leaves), posho (Ugali) are the major staple foods for local Rwandese. Those near water bodies like Lake Kivu get fish; mudfish and tilapia being the common fish species caught. Beef, goat meat, and pork are also widely eaten as a stew (source) or roasted especially in bars and other relaxing places. Rwandese are prominent cattle keepers producing milk which is fermented to form Ikivuguto a common drink enjoyed by many local Rwandese. Ghee is another product got from milk after fermenting after getting the batter they drink the remaining fermented milk.
A cultural trip to Rwanda can be combined with your gorilla adventure safari for a fulfilling travel experience in the land of thousand hills. A trip to Rwanda’s cultural sites will amaze you and you will never forget this small country. Never fear, these itineraries offer a little something for everyone. In fact, they have been intentionally curated for the tourists like you that wish to immerse themselves so deeply in the cultural experiences. The culture in Rwanda is amazing and unique.
