On Nov. 27 the Remesha Drummers performed in IqaluitSA国际影视传媒檚 Aqsarniit Hotel bringing Burundian Sacred Ceremonial drumming to residents of the city. The event was organized by the Nunavut Black History Society and was met with positive acclaim by those attending.
The group has been performing in Canada for around 20 years according to Pierre Ngenzebuhoro, leader of the Remesha Drummers, however they have been around for 30 years, bringing the tradition with them from the Republic of Burundi, a country in east-central Africa.
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Usually Remesha has around 20 people playing in the group, 13 people flew in for the Iqaluit performance.
Remesha has roots stemming back hundreds of years among royalty, says Ngenzebuhoro.
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It used to be an exclusive right back then to have the honour to see these drummers in action.
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In 2014 Burundian Sacred Ceremonial drumming made it on the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural OrganizationSA国际影视传媒檚 (UNESCO) List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, solidifying the history and heritage behind Burundian drumming.
