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Rwanda Petitions UNESCO for Recognition of Imigongo and Umuganura as Intangible Heritage

The Afro Times Mar 03, 2026

Kigali moves to safeguard its iconic cow-dung art and ancient harvest festival, positioning Rwanda’s unique cultural identity on the world stage.

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