Craft and dance

Here are a few types of crafts and dance that are still being done in Rwanda. Following the genocide of 1994, several techniques and part of the know-how were lost.

Imigongo art.

The craft done by this lady is called 'Imigongo'. It is a form of painting with cow dung. It is a relief painting made with cow dung which is covered with traditional paint thereafter.

Imigongo art.

Crafting on a wheel.

In Gatagara, we visited a centre where craft pottery is being made. We have been able to see all the stages of making an object.

Removing bad spots.

The oven.

Craftsmen.

Raw material.

Some completed pottery.

The oven.

Another form of interesting craft is the making of objects with pewter. In Huye, it was possible to visit a place where such objects are crafted.

Raw material.

Pewter is heated to 232 degrees Celsius.

A mould.

Some leftovers.

Cutting of some objects.

Welding.

Items ready for selling.

Craftsman.

At the Volcanoes Park, before going to track the gorilla, tourists can watch a traditional show. Since we slept at the starting point of the gorilla treks, we had the chance to enjoy this show.

To the rhythm of drums.