Rwandans will be treated to three days of traditional talent, with the purpose of raising cultural awareness among Rwandans and discover hidden talent while at the same time improving cultural dialogue. The talent show dubbed, “Cultural Talent Show”, which is organised by Red Rocks Rwanda will be held on February 17 - 19, in Musanze at the cultural centres headquarters. Greg Bakunzi, the founder of Red Rocks Rwanda, said that the show will feature drama, poetry, and music by the locals from micro cooperatives, to make a positive impact to their lives and their communities. “It’s through such events like Cultural Talent Show that not only do we create avenue to showcase our rich cultural heritage but also provide opportunity for talented individuals to market their talents.” “The Cultural Talent Show is among those avenues we are going to use to recapture some of the lost values of our beautiful cultural expressions diluted by foreign culture. Rwanda tradition culture, though rarely seen, still remains alive in its people. These people just need a forum to express them out,” Bakunzi told the press. Participants will also take part in other forms of traditional Rwandan cultural expressions such as art and craft, and making traditional beer locally known as ‘Urwagwa.’ The Red Rocks Rwanda cultural initiatives are monthly events that that give communities chance to exchange ideas on how best they can use their talents, culture, and other local tools for development through effective sustainable planning, maximising social and economic benefits to locals, and reducing tourism’s negative impact to cultural and environmental heritage. editorial@newtimes.co.rw
