00:00Under the theme Our Identity is Culture, the Yuwam Khozo Festival takes place in Bunjambura.
00:08The event was highlighted by the very first drum carnival through the streets of the capital.
00:13The country's renowned traditional drummers deliver powerful and synchronised performances on large raw drums,
00:21blending music, dance and ritual heritage in a highly choreographed spectacle.
00:25Along the entire length of Boulevard de Lomperona, drummers made several stops to perform.
00:32Thunderous sound of the drums, acrobatic dances and enthusiastic applause from men and women alike captivated the crowds.
00:40It was a first for Bunjambura and for many a symbol of the peace prevailing in the country.
00:45I feel very happy hearing the sound of the Burundian drum and seeing the national flag waving.
00:52It proves that in our beloved country there is peace and security, contrary to the negative news that tarnishes Burundi's
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01:01For others, hearing the powerful beat of the drums and watching the musicians perform brought immense joy.
01:09I feel very happy, it's an extraordinary joy.
01:12I feel at home in my native country without any worries.
01:16Every Burundian feels good when they hear the drums.
01:32The drum is the image of Burundi.
01:47You will not find any drum like the Burundian drum anywhere else.
01:51Its shape, its philosophy, its culture, its symbolism, its way of communicating and identifying itself make it unique.
01:58It's also inscribed on UNESCO's intangible cultural heritage list.
02:08The Omu Kozo Festival has been held annually since May 2021.
02:13It brings together various cultural groups and organizations from across the country.
02:18On the Dougal Country.
02:18To be continued...
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