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There are several Burundi festivals which are celebrated in grandeur. The dance and music festivals form a major part of the Burundi festivals. The Amani drummers are very famous in Burundi. They are the conventional cultural drummer of the country. The Sauti Za busara is one of the most important festivals of Burundi. In early decades, the drummers used to perform to celebrate the victories of the Mwami or the kings. After the independence of Burundi, the drum tunes became the symbol of unity and were played in any cultural dance programs. During celebration of Independence Day in Burundi, it became a necessary item.
The dancer drummers of Kabanga are famous for their dance which is being performed in various Burundi festivals. The traditional dancers of Burund"Batimbo"are also very famous all over the world for their performance with tambourines. All these dance troops perform during the celebration of various festivals of Burundi.
Christmas, New Year's Day, Akaranga are the festivals of joy and happiness of the Burundians. The most important Burundi festival is Christmas. In this auspicious occasion, the Burundi people buy new clothes and pay visit to the churches. Delicacies are a must in these festive seasons. Different types of conventional Burundian instruments are being played at the time of family get-togethers.
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