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All about Rwanda cultural heritage at Red Rocks

  • Greg Bakunzi
  • Feb 13, 2017
  • 2 min read

Many people feel deep connection with their cultural heritage. Sadly, there are also some people who think that traditions are archaic, and no longer relevant in modern times. But Red Rocks Rwanda believes exploring Rwanda’s rich cultural heritage provides a healthy and robust varieties of benefits. That’s why this renowned Musanze-based tourism cultural center not only promotes community, conservation and tourism initiatives, but also cultural activities that seeks to promote the country’s cultural heritage. Look at these. The Art and Craft Industry At Red Rocks Rwanda, you are going to see first hand how Rwanda’s beautiful traditional art and craft products are made, right from environmentally friendly raw materials, by resident local artists. These locals are blessed with artistic skills of fashioning handicrafts like woven papyrus baskets and mats, jewelry, art pictorials, and wood carvings among myriad of others. You may grab one as a souvenir! Music Dance and Drama These are quite common during social gatherings, festivals, marriage ceremonies and for tourists on a Rwanda tour or safari. Yes, you are going to see enthralling dance performance at Red Rocks Rwanda by locals which have didactic or educative information in all performance. Come and see the evergreen Intore dance, normally performed by farmers to celebrate their harvest, and Inkinimba dance, performed when telling rich stories about Rwanda's history, culture, and fallen heroes. These performances here are tailored to entertain tourists and visitors as they make their plan for their tour around the many attraction sites they wish to visit. The Food Red Rocks is not going to disappoint when it comes to your unique culinary taste. Enjoy a wide variety of local food, fresh in nature, right from nature’s sweet garden. Sweet potatoes, isombe-mashed cassava leaves, and posho (Ugali) are major staple food for Rwandans. Red Rocks traditional culinary exploits will not only make your belly full, but also ensure your health even as you plan your day ahead. Poetry You are also likely to catch poetry session while at Red Rocks Rwanda. Most of the poems are told in relation to the country’s pre-colonial period and the current states of affairs. Red Rocks encourage local community writers to express themselves in fictional local stories which highlight Rwandan culture and heritage. The richness, strength and vitality of the locals’ songs and poems emphasize information about public health and nutrition. Come and catch poetry, music and fictions session on 26th May to 28th May, 2017 at Red Rocks Rwanda, Musanze. Making of Traditional Beer Urwagwa is a social drink that has maintained its place, despite the proliferation of other modern alcoholic drinks over the years. The amazing thing is that when you come to Red Rocks, local women are going to show you how to make this popular drink, and you are actually going to make it. Quite amazing, drinking what you’ve made. Just amazing. All in all, the above mentioned cultural practices may be enjoyed by any tourist on a Rwanda safari or tour. But particularly, there’s no place you’re bound to enjoy this more than at Red Rocks Rwanda, where all these combined are going to ensure you have an amazing cultural experience to remember. Just booking with your local tour operator, like Amahoro Tours will bring you at the heart of authentic Rwanda culture.


 
 
 

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RedRocks Campsite & Guesthouse

Red Rocks Rwanda is a social enterprise company, which supports community, conservation and tourism initiatives.

 

http://www.redrocksrwanda.com

 

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