The culture of Rwanda is varied. Unlike many other countries in Africa, Rwanda has been a unified

state since precolonial times, populated by the Banyarwanda people who share a single language and cultural heritage. 

Music and dance.

Music and dance are an integral part of Rwandan ceremonies, festivals, social gatherings, and

storytelling.The most famous traditional dance is Intore, a highly choreographed routine consisting of three components - the ballet, performed by women; the dance of heroes, performed by men, and the drums. 

Arts and crafts

Traditional arts and crafts are produced throughout the country, although most originated as

functional items rather than purely for decoration. Woven baskets and bowls are especiallycommon.The south east of Rwanda is noted for imigongo, a unique cow dung art, whose history dates back to when the region was part of the independent Gisaka kingdom.

Child naming ceremony

In earlier days when a baby was born, he/she was kept indoors for at least eight days, and that also applied to the mother. after eight days, friends and relatives would visit the household and bring gifts. During this time, the baby would be introduced in public for the first time and given a name.

 it’s the father of the child who chooses a name. He selects one from the different names brought forward by family and friends during the ceremony which is traditionally called Kwita Izina, or Ubunnyano.

Back then, during the ceremony, children would eat bananas, sorghum, milk and beans while winnowing grain and after, name the child.

Cow as the only item for dowry

Dowry is seen as an indication of a woman’s value and many women have no interest in changing this element of culture. Traditionally, dowry was paid in cows, though nowadays, most people have replaced cows with money.

Back then, when a cow was given to the parents of the girl, the first calf born was given back to the young couple.

The choice of spouse made by one’s parents

Marriage is one of the most important institutions in Rwanda, and the pressure to get married and have children is quite high.In the past, a girl or boy had no say in choosing the person they would get married to. That decision was solely made their parents. Today, however, people have a say in their relationships and often choose their own partners. The family’s consent, however, is expected.

Each country has its own identity.