By Perrilee Pizzini | Project Manager
The Amakondera Institute for Culture and Education is a project of hope and friendship. All three communities, Cyaruzinge, Masoro and Kinyana, are making traditional instruments and sewing new dance outfits. The drum makers in Cyaruzinge recently made drums for Kinyana Village. This way, the musicians can practice on their own and be ready to come together and perform at social events.
The event in June was a performance at a wedding for a Rwandan couple. The groom was driving by the village one day and heard the performers and asked them to perform at his wedding. The performers were delighted to attend! Three events are scheduled for the month of July. One will be at the Belgian Embassy and will feature the flute players and the singers. The dancers got new costumes to be ready for that show!
This success is a wonderful acknowledgement that the musicians are attracting attention and even being paid for their talented performances, which helps their families. Also, it as a wonderful example for the children of how everyone benefits from the performing arts revival because it brings hope and happiness to all.
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