Umuduri Arts Festival First Edition , 19 December | Event in Kigali | AllEvents

Umuduri Arts Festival First Edition

Umuduri Band Initiative Organisation

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Fri, 19 Dec, 2025 at 10:00 pm

Tea House Restaurant

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Date & Location

Fri, 19 Dec, 2025 at 10:00 pm (CAT)

Tea House Restaurant

Kimihurura KK 1 Avenue No.3, Kigali, Rwanda

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About the event

Umuduri Arts Festival First Edition
1. Introduction
The Umuduri Festival is a new cultural and musical initiative designed to celebrate, preserve, and promote traditional Rwandan and East African music, focusing especially on the Umuduri, a unique string instrument symbolic of our heritage. This first edition aims to bring together artists, students, and the community to experience the richness of traditional sounds while blending them with modern creative expressions.

2. Festival Overview
Festival Name: Umuduri Festival – 1st Edition

Theme: “Echoes of Tradition, Voices of the Future”

Date: 19/12/2025

Venue: Tea House

Duration: 3 Hours

Organized by: Umuduri Band

3. Objectives
To promote Rwandan traditional music and instruments such as Umuduri, Inanga, Ikembe, Iningiri, and others.

To inspire young musicians to explore their cultural roots.

To strengthen cultural exchange between local and international artists.

To contribute to Rwanda’s creative economy and tourism promotion.

4. Festival Activities
Live Performances: Traditional and fusion music shows by Umuduri Band and guest artists.

Workshops & Masterclasses: On traditional instrument making, playing, and songwriting.

Cultural Exhibitions: Showcasing traditional instruments, crafts, and fashion.

Schools & Youth Sessions: Engaging schools to participate in traditional music learning sessions.

Panel Discussions: “The Future of Traditional Music in Modern Rwanda.”

Closing Gala: Featuring collaborative performances and recognition of cultural ambassadors.

5. Target Audience
Musicians and cultural practitioners

Students and youth

Tourists and cultural enthusiasts

Government and NGO representatives

Local communities

6. Expected Outcomes
Increased appreciation for traditional Rwandan music.

Youth engagement in cultural heritage preservation.

Strengthened local and international artistic networks.

Media visibility for Rwandan cultural innovation.

7. Partnerships and Sponsorship
We seek partnerships and sponsorships from:

Cultural institutions (Rwanda Arts Council, Institute of National Museums, etc.)

Media partners for promotion and coverage

Corporate sponsors supporting youth and culture

Embassies and cultural organizations promoting intercultural dialogue

9. Contact Information
Organizer: Umuduri Band
Email: dW11ZHVyaWJhbmRsaXZlbXVzaWMgfCBnbWFpbCAhIGNvbQ==
Phone: +250781504442


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Umuduri Arts Festival First Edition , 19 December | Event in Kigali | AllEvents
Umuduri Arts Festival First Edition
Fri, 19 Dec, 2025 at 10:00 pm