In the interview published in the U.K paper the Telegraph, Idris Elba talked about places he recently visited, specifically pointing out Rwanda's natural beauty, cuisine and people. therefore this Hollywood winning actor and producer described Rwanda as an underrated beautiful place to visit. While it might have been the gorillas sent that entice you to Rwanda, its the people of Rwanda who will keep you coming back. Ancient traditions of honour and hospitality run strong here, and anybody who takes the time to discover Rwandan culture for themselves will find a proud and unique people, happy to welcome you into their lives and introduce to their traditions.
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Kigali Conventional Centre is one of the largest in the East Africa region |
First-time visitors to Rwanda often remark how clean the streets are, a matter of pride across every community throughout the country. Kigali is the capital city of Rwanda with good roads links to the rest of the country. Here are some top places to visit in Kigali:
Kigali is developing rapidly, with new shopping malls, office buildings and of course the convention centre which lights up the night sky a top of one of the many hills. k.c.c is a venue fully equipped for any Rwanda event, and it was opened in 2016. The Convention Centre is one of the largest in the region. its multi-functionality and various facilities assist in hosting major exhibitions, conferences, summits, sports and social occasions, or the most cozy boardroom meetings. with a net floor area of 32,200 m2 Kigali Convention Centre, can host more than 5,000 delegates at a time and contains facilities for business, leisure and events. Kigali Convention Centre's most interesting and colorful buildings is attached to the Radisson Hotel and across the street from Kigali Heights Shopping Center.
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Kigali Convention Centre is attached to the Radisson Blue and can accommodate more than 5000 people |
2. Kigali Public Library
The building is pretty cool place with high stone walls, high ceilings, and a lot of natural light creeping in through the generous number of windows, Visiting The Kigali Public Library can be very interesting as you can pop up to the roof where you can have a taste of Rwandan coffee. This place host many creative events such as watching movies, membership to the Kigali Library can use their laptops to access free Internet. Another interesting thing about The Kigali Public Library is a vey sight, tucked away behind the US Embassy in Rwanda with a great view of the post-looking construction on the hill opposite.
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Kigali Public Library |
3. Kigali Heights and Kigali Business Center (KBC)
Kigali heights is a prestigious high quality office space in a building of world standing and superb architectural quality. it provides elegant, adaptable sub-divisible work space, creating a sustainable working environment that can respond to the needs of a multitude of occupants.
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Kigali Heights is suitable for working environment |
Kigali Business Center is a household name of commercial building that exist since 2003 andd it is located at the Kimihurura gateway literally across the iconic Kigali Convention Center and the Radisson Blue Hotel. KBC offers a wide range of option for shopping, dining and entertainment. The shopping Centre is the first of its kind in Rwanda with a multi-level retail area that balances a steady mix of the finest local and intentional brands.
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Kigali Business Center is near Kigali Heights and is well know for commercial purpose |
4. Gahanga Cricket Stadium
Gahanga Cricket Stadium opened in October 2017 and has been dubbed the Lord's of East Africa. It has won and been nominated for several prestigious architecture and engineering awards. the three vaults, designed to mimic the trajectory of a bouncing ball as well as Rwanda's rolling hills. The new Lords of East Africa represents a new dawn for cricket in Rwanda. The venue hire different event due to its unrivaled views over the surrounding valleys with a backdrop of its famous pavilion vaults which make for photogenic venue for celebration such as weddings and it is also a perfect destination for businesses looking to stage events, whether it be for team building, corporate parties or entertainment.
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Gahanga Cricket Stadium has won and been nominated for prestigious architecture and engineering awards for its famous pavilion vaults |
5. The Kigali Cultural Village
This village offers a dedicated space for local artisans and food vendors to exhibit and trade their goods. Rwanda's handicrafts are renowned globally for their uniqueness and outstanding quality.
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Hand woven products from Rwanda are gaining popularity in Western countries for their beauties and wonderful designs |
The best things to do in Kigali and Rwanda is to try to discover a lot of talented artists and designers making wonderful, unique items, these products are ethically made. Agaseke (Rwandan basket) is one of the hand woven products from Rwanda that has gained international acclaim. others jewelry products such as necklaces, bangles, bracelets and earnings are gaining popularity among many across the globe. Rwanda's traditional handicrafts are rooted in the country's rich traditional culture and strongly reflect the originality of their ancestors, the reason everyone should own as a souvenir.
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