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Visitors tour the inaugural Charity Bazaar event at Green Hills Academy on Saturday. Courtesy
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Diplomats laud cultural exchange at Charity Bazaar fair

Sunday, November 23, 2025
Cultural enthusiasts pose with Inkoni, traditional Rwandan walking sticks that symbolize authority, pride, and respect.
Culture

Young innovators build digital gateway to Rwanda’s cultural heritage

Thursday, November 06, 2025
Visitors during a tour of library at the National Archives at MINUBUMWE. Courtesy
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Over 90% of Rwanda’s historical artifacts still held in Europe

Monday, October 27, 2025
Rwanda’s Ambassador to Russia, Major General Joseph Nzabamwita reflected on Rwanda’s journey over the past thirty years.
Culture

PHOTOS: Amb Nzabamwita showcases Rwandan culture at Moscow festival

Monday, October 20, 2025
The Senate has called for a reform of how Kinyarwanda and Rwandan culture are taught to citizens living abroad. courtesy
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Senate presses for guidelines on Kinyarwanda teaching for Rwandans abroad

Tuesday, October 07, 2025
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Culture

Korean Embassy brings culture, friendship to Rwanda on National Foundation Day

Thursday, October 02, 2025
Rwanda Cultural Heritage Academy released the country’s first-ever nationwide study on cultural awareness, the Rwanda Cultural Heritage Barometer 2025, on September 18.
Culture

Rwandans’ awareness of cultural heritage stands at 76% – Survey

Thursday, September 18, 2025
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Culture

Home of national hero Felicité Niyitegeka becomes museum

Tuesday, September 16, 2025
Maître Rutinywa Rugeyo speaks with The New Times reporter during the interview in Gicumbi. All Photos by Olivier Mugwiza
Culture

A conversation with Rutinywa Rugeyo, a lifetime guardian of Rwanda’s Inyambo legacy

Friday, September 12, 2025
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Culture

Youth and culture at heart of Nduhungirehe’s Liberia visit

Thursday, September 11, 2025
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Culture

PHOTOS: Umuganura for children: Culture, fun, civil education

Sunday, August 31, 2025
Visitors explore the museum in Nyanza, which showcases the legacy of King Mutara III Rudahigwa and Rwanda’s path to self-reliance. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Culture

Top weekend getaways into Rwanda’s culture

Saturday, August 30, 2025
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Culture

PHOTOS: Nduhungirehe shares Umuganura with Rwandans in Australia

Sunday, August 17, 2025
Children pose for a photo after a performance during Umuganura Ceremony in USA. COURTESY
Culture

RECAP: How Rwandan communities abroad celebrated Umuganura

Monday, August 04, 2025
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Culture

PHOTOS: Rwandans in China celebrate Umuganura

Monday, August 04, 2025
Chairman of the Rwandan Diaspora in Zambia-Mr. Eric Twagirumukiza Mugwaneza
Culture

Rwandans in Zambia, India celebrate Umuganura

Saturday, August 02, 2025
Umuganura Celebration was held at Ubworoherane stadium in Musanze on Friday, August 1. All photos by Craish BAHIZI
Culture

PHOTOS: Minister Habimana reaffirms relevance of Umuganura at national celebration

Friday, August 01, 2025
PHOTO BY CRAISH BAHIZI
Culture

How Umuganura is transcendental and unifying in Rwandan society

Friday, August 01, 2025
PHOTO BY CRAISH BAHIZI
Culture

The history of Umuganura: Rwanda’s festival of unity and gratitude

Friday, August 01, 2025
Visitors touring the museum in Nyanza which preserves the legacy of King Mutara III Rudahigwa and Rwanda’s journey toward self-reliance. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Culture

King Rugabishabirenge’s legacy and stories in Rwanda’s self-reliance museum

Friday, August 01, 2025