Abatimbo Drummers of Burundi are a project of 'Volunteers Without Borders' a community organisation created in 2006 by a group of refugees and asylum seekers from Burundi currently based in Yorkshire
Apart from entertaining the crowds and sharing their culture Abatimbo's other aims include breaking barriers among communities, promoting positive values for peace & tolerance whilst promoting positive images of refugees/asylum seekers and celebrating diversity in the UK. The group has performed at, Festivals and Events across the UK inc Huddersfield, Leeds, Desbury & London and is supported by Kirklees Council via the Arts In Neighbourhood funding scheme.
On 30th March 2013 Abatimbo performed at The Academy of Light and Stadium of Light in Sunderlend for an event hosted by Sunderland Football Club in aid of The Nelson Mandela Foundation. The performance on the pitch at half time was witnessed by around 42,000 football fans and broadcast live on Sky Sports.
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Burundi Drumming is a traditional style of Drumming which started around 1885 as a mass celebration to mark the successful resistance to the German occupation by the King of Burundi Mwezi Gisabo. The Drumming was exclusively performed at major royal celebrations, national or religious festivities. Professional Drummers from Burundi have since performed in many countries around the world and are particularly admired by School Children worldwide for their energetic and colourful performances which will frequently include some acrobatics. The drummers will often encourage the children to get involved with their performance
Burundi Drummers on National Geographic
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