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East African Cultural & Arts Festival Brings People Together in Many Ways, Burundian Minister Says
East African Cultural & Arts Festival Brings People Together in Many Ways, Burundian Minister Says
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The East African Cultural and Arts Festival, themed "Art and Culture for Regional Integration," brings together cultural groups from eleven East African... 21.03.2025, Sputnik Africa
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The East African Cultural and Arts Festival serves as a bridge, fostering cultural exchange, diplomacy, infrastructure development, industrial growth, and social cooperation, Gervais Abayeho, Minister of East African Community Affairs, Youth, Sports, and Culture of the Republic of Burundi, told Sputnik Africa.According to the minister, East African cultural dances such as the Ethiopian and Maasai dances share many similarities. Likewise, Burundian dances and art have similarities with those of neighboring countries like the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Tanzania, he added.
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East African Cultural & Arts Festival Brings People Together in Many Ways, Burundian Minister Says
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The East African Cultural and Arts Festival, themed "Art and Culture for Regional Integration," brings together cultural groups from eleven East African nations to showcase the region's rich traditions and artistic heritage while fostering unity and cooperation. The festival is running from March 20 to 24.
