Culture

Rebecca Tuishime

What is Culture
Culture is the characteristics and knowledge of a
particular group of people, defied by everything from
language, religion, social habits, music, and arts.

Why is culture important?

Culture is important because its a strong part of peoples
life. It influences their views, their values, their humor,
their hopes, their loyalties, and their worries and fears

Why do we have different cultures

for different countries?
We are all human beings with the same minds, but we live
in different environments, have different ways of obtaining
food, water, and shelter.

Burundi culture
Burundians are known for their crafts: they make drums,
baskets and pottery.
65% population is Christian, 23% follow their traditional
beliefs, and 10% of them are Muslims.
The most spoken languages are Kirundi ,French, and
Swahili.

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Most Burundians live in rural areas. Children are very
important to Burundian families. A common Kirundi
saying is Nta ndagukunda.
Fashion: cloth wraparounds, they are the traditional
clothing of Burundi and are still worn in the rural areas.
Visiting Burundians are social people and visit without
announcing.

Sites/Video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u7cCzKMiVvs
http://www.mapsofworld.com/burundi/facts.html
http://www.myhrmbook.com/3-reasons-why-culture-is-so-im
portant-within-organisations
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