Burundi condemns ‘misuse of the country’s traditional and sacred drum’ at the Nyege Nyege festival.
Revellers at the Nyege Nyege festival, the annual four-day international music festival, at the Itanda Falls in Jinja, Uganda, on September 16, 2022. PHOTO | BADRU KATUMBA | AFPBurundi has condemned what it terms ‘misuse of the country’s traditional and sacred drum’ at the Nyege Nyege festival that was held last week in Itanda falls, Uganda.
The reaction came after photos emerged on social media showing women playing the drums at the festival. In Burundian culture, women are not allowed to play the drums and are only allowed to dance while dressed in designated attire. “Article 22: Without prejudice to Article 20, the Ministry of Culture in its powers is able to apply sanctions in the event of inappropriate exploitation of this cultural element.”
The Abatimbo perform with the sacred drums at the Gishora Sanctuary in Gitega, a historical site in Burundi which is home to the drums. PHOTO | MOSESE HAVYARIMANA | NMG
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