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The culture of Burundi is based on local tradition and common influence with its neighbors. Music{{See also|Music of Burundi}}Traditional drumming of karyenda is an important part of Burundian cultural heritage, as indicated by the world-famous Royal Drummers of Burundi. Traditional dance often accompanies the drumming, which is frequently seen in celebrations and family gatherings. Some Burundian artisans have special songs to accompany different stages of their work. Media{{Main|Media of Burundi}}Literature and oral tradition{{See also|List of writers from Burundi }}During the 1972 genocide, many Burundians involved in higher education were killed, stalling written culture. This combined with the lower literacy rate have encouraged an adherence to Burundi's strong oral tradition, which relays history and life lessons through storytelling, poetry, and song. This is evident in kivivuga amazina, an improvisational poetry contest played by cattle herders, in which they boast their abilities or accomplishments. Recreation{{See also|Football in Burundi}}Football is a popular pastime throughout the country, as are mancala games. Many Burundians celebrate Christian holidays and Burundian Independence Day, though the largest celebration occurs on New Year's Day with feasting and traditional drumming and dancing. Cuisine{{Main|Burundian cuisine}}Burundian cuisine utilises maize and bananas as staple foods and often contains red kidney beans[1]. Meals are not usually accompanied by sweet foods or dessert. During celebrations and gatherings, Burundians drink homemade banana wine and beer, sometimes drinking through straws from a single large container. In some areas, brochettes and frites are a popular remnant of the Belgian colonial period. The presence of Lake Tanganyika Lake Tanganyika adds fish such as ngangara and mukeke to Burundian cuisine. A national brewery produces Primus and Amstel beers.[2] Education and environmentBurundi has the University of Burundi. There are several museums in the cities, such as the Burundi Geological Museum in Bujumbura and the Burundi National Museum and the Burundi Museum of Life in Gitega. Adult literacy is at about half among men and about a quarter among women. There are several wildlife and nature preserves, and the southern town of Rutana contains a monument to the source of the Nile River. {{clear}}See also{{portal|Food}}
References1. ^{{cite book |authors=James McCann |title=Maize and Grace |publisher=Harvard University Press |date=2005 |isbn=9780674025578}} 2. ^{{cite book |authors=Mary Fitzpatrick, Tom Parkinson |title=the quiet planet |publisher=me |date=June 2006 |isbn=978-1-74104-286-3 |page=607}} External links
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