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Butare Holidays will take you to Huye, Rwanda's cultural and intellectual capital, where its museums, historic buildings and oldest university await. Discover a rich heritage and cultural dynamics amongst the city that is so full of life. Plan your journey with Tripaty for the most memorable Rwanda travel packages and get away into the best of the best.
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Butare, or Huye as it is officially known, is situated in the Southern Province of Rwanda. The town is often called the cultural capital of Rwanda. With its rich history, academic institutions, and lively heritage, Butare gives visitors an interesting view of the country’s past and present.
The town is the place where the Ethnographic Museum of Rwanda, one of the best museums in East Africa, is located. This museum displays the traditional artifacts, art, and exhibits that tell the story of Rwanda’s cultural evolution. Besides, Butare provides the National University of Rwanda, which gives the town a youthful and intellectual environment.
Among other things, visitors can see colonial-era buildings, visit local markets, and watch and participate in Rwandan dances and crafts, which are done in the region with a lot of pride. Moreover, scenic drives to the neighboring areas will unveil hills, tea plantations, and rural communities, which, though small, are pretty much like the whole of rural Rwandan life.
Thanks to its slow-moving rhythm, educational places, and cultural importance, Butare (Huye) is an irreplaceable spot for those travelers who educate themselves about the mysterious past of the country, its traditional practices, and, above all, its vibrant community spirit.
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