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Imigongo (cow dung art) Experience
Kigali, Rwanda
$100
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
Imigongo art, a traditional Rwandan craft, has its roots in the time of the Rwandan Kings when a prince used cow dung to create geometric wall designs. This unique technique has evolved into a celebrated art form that you can learn about and practice.
- 🎨 Learn about the history and technique of Imigongo art.
- 🖌️ Create your own piece of Imigongo art to take home.
- 📜 Discover how this traditional craft originated with a Rwandan prince.
- ⚠️ Participation may involve working with cow dung; please come prepared for this hands-on experience.
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Imigongo (cow dung art) Experience
Duration: 6 hours: Standard time for workshop but timing is flexible
Lunch and Water: Traditional Meal with the family plus bottled water throughout the day
Duration: 6 hours: Standard time for workshop but timing is flexible
Lunch and Water: Traditional Meal with the family plus bottled water throughout the day
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 8 hours
- Tour host
- Gratuities
- Lunch
- Bottled water
- Local guide
- Items at the gift shop
- Transportation from Kigali (but this can be aranged on request for an additional charge)
Meeting point
Coming from Kigali as you enter Muhanga/Gitarama you will the prison on your left. After 30 metres there is a road forking off to your right; ignore this. Keep going on the main road about 100 metres further on the left hand-side of the road you will see the Azizi Life sign.
Return details
Coming from Kigali as you enter Muhanga/Gitarama you will the prison on your left. After 30 metres there is a road forking off to your right; ignore this. Keep going on the main road about 100 metres further on the left hand-side of the road you will see the Azizi Life sign.
On Arrivial you meet the artisans and learn a little of the History of Imigongo Art. Then its time to start making your own buy building the foundation from a mixture of mud and cow dung!
At noontime, you’ll share a simple local meal with your artisan teacher, with plenty of time to chat and learn about each other’s lives. After lunch, it is back to your own work of art with sanding and painting. You will love being with the artisan, and we can assure you whilst you work together you will also be laughing together.
The day finishes with a cold Fanta and a chance to think back over the highlights of the day whilst also shopping for some souvenirs in the fair trade gift shop.
At noontime, you’ll share a simple local meal with your artisan teacher, with plenty of time to chat and learn about each other’s lives. After lunch, it is back to your own work of art with sanding and painting. You will love being with the artisan, and we can assure you whilst you work together you will also be laughing together.
The day finishes with a cold Fanta and a chance to think back over the highlights of the day whilst also shopping for some souvenirs in the fair trade gift shop.
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
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Imigongo (cow dung art) Experience
Kigali, Rwanda
$100
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
—
You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
—
We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
—
Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!