Have you ever wondered why tea seems to be everywhere in Chinese life? From ordinary households to VIP gatherings, from workplaces and restaurants to visits with friends and formal occasions, tea appears in many settings and at different levels of…
KORAA Brings Rwanda–Korea Audiovisual Knowledge Exchange to EAUR
Kigali, Rwanda — 21 August 2026 — The KOICA Rwanda Alumni Association (KORAA), in partnership with KOICA Rwanda and the East African University of Rwanda (EAUR), held a knowledge-sharing session bringing together students, academics, audiovisual professionals and other stakeholders to…
Western or African? Rethinking Christmas and New Year Celebrations across Africa
Every December, African cities and villages take on a familiar rhythm. Churches prepare for Christmas services, families plan reunions, streets glow with lights, and countdowns to the New Year begin. Yet alongside these celebrations, a growing debate has emerged across…
If it’s Not Poisonous, It’s Food: The Radical Wisdom of Chinese Cuisine
In many parts of the world, food is simply survival, a routine, a necessity, maybe an indulgence. But in China, I saw something far deeper. In Beijing’s alleyways, in Hangzhou’s old neighborhoods, and in the hills of Jiande, I came…
Some cultures recognize more than two genders
The topic of gender has been hotly debated in recent years with terms like non-binary coming into mainstream use in the Western world. There is loud opposition rooted in fear of change to a system of language and behavior that…
Cannabis in Rwanda was confined only for ‘Batwa’ minority group
The cannabis that was recently accepted in Rwanda for medical use, was once confined for the minority group of ‘Batwa’ and was totally illegal and banned in the whole country until last year of 2020. According to Wikipedia, a 1959–1960…
Royal tombs, Rwandan history subjects to be treasured but less known about
Rwandan royal tombs hold fascinating stories of history and tradition yet remain lesser-known treasures. In ancient Rwanda, kings, queens, and queen mothers were laid to rest in designated royal tombs, though some kings were buried elsewhere due to circumstances like…