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Traditional ballet entertaining the audience as Inteko Izirikana, an association of retired elderly people marked its 20th anniversary in a grand party, on December 8. Courtesy

PHOTOS: Inteko Izirikana marks 20 years

Saturday, December 09, 2023

A view of the AfricaMuseum in Tervuren, Belgium. PHOTO BY GLORY IRIBAGIZA

Belgium: AfricaMuseum seeks to redress historical injustices

Friday, December 01, 2023

L-R: Ambassador Robert Masozera, Director General of the Rwanda Cultural Heritage Academy, Melody Sango, Programme Manager for Culture Connects at the British Council’s Sub-Saharan Africa Arts, Jemima Kakizi, a multidisciplinary artist and curator, Anne Mazimhaka, Creative Director at Illume studio and Dida Nibagwire, co-founder and director at L’espace.

Survey on Rwanda's creative, cultural industries highlights work ahead

Wednesday, November 29, 2023

RCHA also inaugurated a three-month long exhibition of research based traditional Rwandan songs that have been preserved and collected during the colonial period in 1954 and postcolonial era until 2007.

Cultural heritage body celebrates World Day of Audiovisual Heritage

Saturday, October 28, 2023

Traditionalist Rutangarwamaboko on quest to preserve Rwandan culture

Wednesday, October 25, 2023

Traditional singer Muyango was among senior artistes who graced Intango Cultural Night, on Friday, September 1. All photos by Craish Bahizi

Intango Cultural Night: Showcasing Rwanda’s culinary heritage

Saturday, September 02, 2023

There is a signpost that sheds light on the historical significance of the location. All photos by Emmanuel Dushimimana

Inside King Kigeli IV Rwabugiri's Nyamasheke residence, where he last celebrated Umuganura

Sunday, August 06, 2023

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Umuganura: Rutsiro residents affected by disasters given cows, seeds

Friday, August 04, 2023

A group of 140 diaspora youth and children follow a museum guide as he explains certain events in Rwanda's history. All photos by Dan Gatsinzi

PHOTOS: Diaspora youth, children visit key heritage sites

Sunday, July 30, 2023

Jean-Damascène Bizimana, the Minister in the Ministry of National Unity and Civic Engagement interacts with children from Diaspora, on Wednesday, July 26. All photos by Dan Gatsinzi

Minister urges diaspora parents to teach their children Kinyarwanda

Thursday, July 27, 2023

Minister of State in the Foreign Affairs Ministry, Manasseh Nshuti poses for a group photo with Rwandan youth and children from diaspora, accompanied by their parents during a visit to Rwanda to learn Rwandan culture, in Kigali on July 25. The group of 140 people is composed of children from Belgium, England and Switzerland . Courtesy

Nshuti urges Diaspora youth to embrace cultural heritage, patriotism

Wednesday, July 26, 2023

Minister of State for East African Community Affairs, Manasseh Nshuti and British High Commissioner to Rwanda, Omar Daair toast during the celebration of King Charles III’s birthday in Kigali on June 22. All photo by Christianne Murengerantwari

PHOTOS: British High Commission celebrates King’s birthday

Friday, June 23, 2023

Carine Karambizi, a member of Inkindi n’amariza, a traditional dance troupe, initiated the Gakondo body workout, combining traditional songs with physical exercise, including instruction on how to dance. Courtesy

The Gakondo effect: A guide to reinvigorating your workouts

Thursday, June 15, 2023

Ibrahim Binego during the interview at Nyamirambo on May 31. Photos by Willy Mucyo

How one man is empowering youngsters in Nyamirambo through dance

Monday, June 05, 2023

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Rwanda joins world to mark International Museum Day

Thursday, May 18, 2023

Former Minister of Youth and Culture Rosemary Mbabazi and Jean Damascene Bizimana, the Minister of National Unity and Civic Engagement during the handover on Friday, March 31. Courtesy

Key reasons why Rwanda moved culture docket to new Ministry

Saturday, April 01, 2023

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Rwandan authors call for promotion of early literacy programmes

Wednesday, March 29, 2023

Kinyarwanda teachers interviewed by The New Times stated that the mother tongue has been undervalued in various sectors, resulting in the neglect of it by some students. File

Kinyarwanda should be prioritised in labour market - Stakeholders

Monday, March 27, 2023

The celebrations took place in Huye District, Southern Province.

Institutions urged to promote Kinyarwanda in service delivery

Wednesday, February 22, 2023

Pupils are assisted by their teacher during a class at Kimironko II. Dan Gatsinzi

UNESCO urges mother language education implementation

Tuesday, February 21, 2023