Rwanda Arts Initiative x Mellon Foundation present “Echoes of a Thousand Hills”
An Audiovisual Exhibition curated by Natacha Miziguruka @FlyingRoots
With Music by @MichaelMakembe and Irad Placide @IradPlacide
📍: Kigali Public Library @KigaliLibrary
🗓️: 22 Aug - 7 Sept 2025
FAO and @RwandaArtsIn have been given a Special Award at the #GourmandAwards for the joint publication Uruhimbi: Rwanda’s gastronomy and culinary arts.
Nomathemba Mhlanga, FAO Representative in Rwanda a.i. dedicated the win to all farmers and lovers of food.
We are honoured to see Uruhimbi: Rwanda's Gastronomy and Culinary Arts recognized by the #GourmandAwards! 🎉
This celebration of Rwanda’s culinary heritage, co-produced with @RwandaArtsIn, showcases local ingredients and the role of culture in sustainable development.
Thanks to the #GourmandAwards for honouring Uruhimbi: Rwanda's Gastronomy and Culinary Arts!
The book was produced by FAO & the Rwanda Arts Initiative and celebrates rich culinary heritage & the hidden potential of local ingredients.
Discover it here: https://t.co/WBX7ry1Svg
Each year, Gourmand organizes a global symposium in a location of notable gastronomic relevance, bringing together leading voices from the diplomacy, culinary, publishing, and cultural sectors.
The Gourmand Awards, held during the Cascais World Food Summit in Portugal, gave the Special Award of the Uruhimbi: Rwanda’s gastronomy and culinary arts.
With participation from over 200 countries, the Gourmand Awards are the only international competition dedicated to publications on food and drinks cultures. The competition is free and open to all languages.
"Celebrate the beauty and power of Rwandan artistic expression! 🖼️✨ Join us at 'TWE ABAHANZI,' a photography exhibition by Stephanie Berger.
📍 Permanent Mission of Rwanda, NY
📅 Jan 16 - Feb 14 | Mon, Tue, Thu
⏰ 4 PM - 5 PM
Discover more: https://t.co/rD0bhVGRU4"
This afternoon, MoS @XandrineUmutoni welcomed @YvonneChakaX2, South African singer, songwriter & VP of @CISACNews, in Rwanda for #ACCES2024. Together with @RwandaArtsIn, they explored Rwanda’s music development and discussed strengthening intellectual property laws.
Wow and I am really glad this master piece is in Rwanda,thank you @FAORwanda and @RwandaArtsIn 👏👏👏, our traditional food are promoted through your endless effort 💪🏿
Congrats @FAORwanda and @RwandaArtsIn 4 publishing Uruhumbi, the 🇷🇼 gastronomy culinary 📖 & kudos to @CoumbaDSow & @SophieKabano 4 the launch
Can’t wait for the recipes, celebrating Rwandan cuisine, to land in Kigali restaurants (& attempt to try them out myself!)
#AFSForum2024
📸 Photos from our launch of a new book on Rwanda’s gastronomy and culinary art.
Working with four Rwandan chefs and the Rwanda Arts Initiative, the book highlights the potential of underutilised local crops.
#AFSForum2024
Big congratulations to @RwandaArtsIn & FAO for this masterpiece, also thank U @TheAGRF for the platform
This is again a proof of a great support of the arts we have in our @FirstLadyRwanda . Arts & artists will definitely be in a better place soon with ur love & support to us 🙏🏼
Yesterday, I had the pleasure of representing @AgInfluencersRw during the launch of Rwanda's Gastronomy and Culinary Art Book, "Uruhimbi," on the sidelines of #AFSForum2024.
The book was developed by @FAO and @RwandaArtsIn in partnership with @RwandaAgri.
The event was graced by Hon. Minister @Ilde_Musafiri of @RwandaAgri, @XandrineUmutoni of @RwandaYouthArts, and other dignitaries, including @AbebeHGabriel and @ozonnia of @UNRwanda.
Culinary art is not just about food—it’s a gateway to culture, heritage, and innovation!
Congrats to @FAORwanda and @RwandaArtsIn for publishing "Uruhimbi," the 🇷🇼 gastronomy culinary 📖, and kudos to @CoumbaDSow and @SophieKabano for the launch.
I can’t wait for the recipes celebrating Rwandan cuisine to land in Kigali restaurants (and I’ll try them out myself!) 🙏🥘
#AFSForum2024 #AgInfluencersRw #InnovateAccelerateScale #TheMugabofarmer
We are honored to have been the hosting kitchen where all the recipes were created, tested, and tasted for "Uruhimbi: Rwanda Gastronomy and Culinary Art" – the first Rwandan gastronomy book.
Thank you, @FAO, @RwandaArtsIn for this incredible collaboration! 🇷🇼🍽️
#AFSForum2024