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A must visit in Burundi is the famous Gishora Drum Sanctuary, established in 1903 by King Mwezi Gisabo to preserve the art of Burundi’s drumming rituals. Drumming in Burundi is a UNESCO Heritage and an ancient practice that mixes combat-style dance, specific rhythms, religious rituals, poetry - all into one. Local men (known as Abatimbo) who descend from the ancient lineage of Abanyigisaka, have always run the sanctuary as they are the successors of religious leaders who held senior positions within the royal court. Every drum has a name and purpose, and when the drums are played, they invite the ancestors into the ritual to banish evil spirits. It was quite the show and experience!
Bujumbura Rural, Kiremera
A must visit in Burundi is the famous Gishora Drum Sanctuary, established in 1903 by King Mwezi Gisabo to preserve the art of Burundi’s drumming rituals. Drumming in Burundi is a UNESCO Heritage and an ancient practice that mixes combat-style dance, specific rhythms, religious rituals, poetry - all into one. Local men (known as Abatimbo) who descend from the ancient lineage of Abanyigisaka, have always run the sanctuary as they are the successors of religious leaders who held senior positions within the royal court. Every drum has a name and purpose, and when the drums are played, they invite the ancestors into the ritual to banish evil spirits. It was quite the show and experience!
