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Burundi Song and Dance at The Hotel Club du Lac and Beyond

Posted on 18/06/2013 by

Traditions of song and dance here in Burundi – and in neighboring Rwanda – are ancient, transcending both economic strata and ethnic boundaries.  They celebrate a life of agriculture and herding – hoe agriculture and the famous Ankole cattle of … Continue reading →

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May Day, Burundi-Style: A Parade, then Food, Drink and Fun

Posted on 25/05/2013 by

Finally, I have recouped most of my photos from another computer, and so post several pictures of the past May Day festivities as celebrated by staff of the Hotel Club du Lac Tanganyika. On the morning of May Day, a large parade … Continue reading →

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A Taste of 2012 – Top Posts Favor Colonial Era; Food; Ancient Egypt

Posted on 01/01/2013 by

2012 was an excellent year for blogging.  Daily reads ranged between 200 and 300, with a few entries going over 500.  Readers were most interested in posts that stress the colonial era of African history, together with wildlife, traditional farming … Continue reading →

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Christmas in Africa: Village-Style in Burundi

Posted on 21/12/2012 by

Christmas in Burundi: Celebrations in the nearby village Christmas Day 2011> Related articles Batwa Pots in Burundi: Traditional Clay Pot Cuisine, Pt. 2 of 2 (dianabuja.wordpress.com) African Beef Stew with sweet potatoes and mangos, cooked and served in a Pumpkin … Continue reading →

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Posted in Burundi, Christmas, Contract-Farming, Cuisine, Food, Hotel Club du Lac Tanganyika2, Lake Tanganyika, Living here, Wild honey | Tagged , , , , , , , | 10 Comments

An African Christmas, Burundi-Style

Posted on 12/12/2012 by

I will be sharing a few blogs on Christmases Past here at Lake Tanganyika, the first being> Christmas celebrations at the Club du Lac Tanganyika Chef Richard and his senior team wish you Happy Holidays! Related articles Batwa Pots in … Continue reading →

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INUMPU – Burundi’s Indigenous Potatoes and A Recipe

Posted on 17/11/2012 by

Updated 17-11-2012 With growing interest in promoting crops that can withstand climatic changes, INUMPU – a native potato in sub-Saharan Africa – is one local crop that needs to be promoted – along with leafy amaranth, which I blogged about … Continue reading →

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