GOING TO HILLYWOOD

Perhaps you are thinking that we writing wrong the title up, is not it??

But no. It is not wrong! We’re not talking about Hollywood, but about:

HILLYWOOD RWANDA.

Today we will show another novelty of this wonderful country, wich surprises us even more.

Art is a phenomena of expression most powerful, through it exudes the feeling of despair, joy, laughter and tears. The cinema is the magic of everyday life translated into cameras.

Again and proudly, we can speak of the strength of this country. A country that not wanting to appear to the world, but are willing and able to show for themselves than they are able.

Ever heard of Rwanda Film Festival?

Let us tell you a little of what we found, from behind the backstage. Therefore not have been easy to find these rare jewelry. And do not say this because there is not, but because it is little known. But come on....

Rwanda Cinema Center is an organization created in 2003, based in the community.

Founder: Eric Kabera in 2002.

Objective: To develop an alternative industry for economic development.

Mission: To train them in various skills of audiovisual and cinema.

Training: Using the principle of learning by doing, the Center offers through its training of local professionals.

Rwanda Film Festival started films to Rural Youth. Rwanda Cinema Center, became a center of film production leadership in Eastern and Central Africa and Great Lakes Regions.

Vision: To continue increasing the global strategic initiatives and complete the planned Rwanda Film Institute.

Rwanda Film Festival

Established: In 2005, with a mini film festival.

Objective: To promote local films and develop a culture of cinema in the country, attracting people to visit Rwanda and to change the Rwandans using the power of movies.

The Hillywood Rwanda Film Festival takes place once a year. And it is a respected film festival in the world.

Trivia: People do not go to the movies, but the film goes to them. These are people who live in the countryside, where most not have access to television. And the main, the film is filmed in Rwanda and in their local language Kinyarwanda.

For more information, I invite you to enter the site and find what you need to do to participate in this Festival. If you not have inclination to be an actor or cameraman, no problem, just go to the location of Rwanda Hillywood Film, and enjoy this show more!

Access: http://www.hillywood.org/

Now if you can not wait until July to see the spectacle, as me, you can watch some making off or do dowloads of some short films ever produced.

Access: http://rwandafilminstitute.wordpress.com/

We Brazilians are definitely passionate about cinema and know you Rwandans too. How ever, we still have much to learn from Rwanda.

Here in Brazil, which makes most success are the novels.

"Novel, the name itself defines it: a ball, which will unfold gradually." (Janet Clair)

Through of novel, it is possible to launch fashion, generating trends, create and reinvent reality. The novels also has emotion, cheer and play an important social role. Because there are many controversial issues and public interest.

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OUR APOLOGIES FOR THE DELAY

Pregnancies can be calm or agitated. But they are moments of anxiety! Has time of joy and difficulties. In recent days we live in times of difficulty.

Difficulty finding time, material, news ... Anyway, there are many challenges. However, Rwanda is always in our thoughts.

We apologize for the delay in posting something new. Every pregnancy brings surprises. So, do not forget the Amakurublog! Soon, we will have news!

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BEAUTY OF RWANDA - WHICH BEAUTY!!!!

Dear friends,

We begin other challenge, this is to present to the world that Rwandans have to reveal. Why invest in Rwanda? This is our quest for the next posts! So everyone's help is very important!

Our first contributor is the creator of the Beauty of Rwanda. We invite Salha Kaitesi to tell about of their work and show that Rwanda has one!

AMAKURU BLOG interview  SALHA L. KAITESI (BEAUTY OF RWANDA)

NAME:  Salha L. Kaitesi

PROFESSION: Proprietor, Beauty Of Rwanda

CITY: Newcastle Upon Tyne

COUNTRY: United Kingdom

AMAKURUBLOG:  Tell us a little about yourself and how the idea of BEAUTY OF RWANDA?

BEAUTY OF RWANDA: I am a British Rwandan living in Geordie Land – Newcastle.

AMAKURUBLOG: Who were the people who supported you on this project?

BEAUTY OF RWANDA: I have had a lot of support from different people and organizations. My family, friends, business support groups, designers… Those who sign posted me etc….the list is endless. I am thankful for all they have done and are still doing.

AMAKURUBLOG: What were the main difficulties?

BEAUTY OF RWANDA: Just like any other business, the beginning is hard. From provision of stock, shipping costs and Marketing costs .

AMAKURUBLOG: We read on your site, your main employees are women. Could you tell us a little about women in Rwandan society?

BEAUTY OF RWANDA:  I would like to clarify that the women who weave our products are not my employees. They are part of a cooperative that empowers and supports women who are survivors of the Rwandan genocide against the Tutsi. Majority if not all of them are the bread winners of their households. Beauty Of Rwanda is supporting and promoting these cooperatives/associations by branding and selling them worldwide.

Contrary to western countries, the women in Rwanda play a major part in their society. By multi-tasking they are the main source of income to their families. The government of Rwanda is promoting equality and women’s’ rights. Today Rwanda is one of the leading countries where women’s voices and rights are supported by the government. Beauty Of Rwanda is helping by promoting the skills Rwandan women and fighting poverty.

AMAKURUBLOG: What are your main products? And what is the main inspiration for the creation of each piece?

BEAUTY OF RWANDA:  Agaseke (peace basket) - Has become the symbol of peace after the genocide.  We also have Wall arts, Tableware, Jewellery and lots more. The artisans say that the inspiration comes from Rwanda herself. All products are handmade and all resources are local.

AMAKURUBLOG: On the site, you also say that these crafts are decorative and functional. Could you tell us how the Rwandans use these pieces in your everyday life?

BEAUTY OF RWANDA: the crafts are decorated around the house; on tables and walls. They are most functional in introduction ceremonies (Gusaba), weddings, storage of grains and much more.

AMAKURUBLOG: Currently, who are the main clients? You get some support or sponsorship?

BEAUTY OF RWANDA: Rwandans in Diaspora, friends of Rwanda and lovers of unique handmade crafts. The Rwandan high Commission, UK   has agreed to support me – I am hoping that this will open more doors for me.

I don’t get any sponsorship.

AMAKURUBLOG: You would like more support and investment in your project? How?

BEAUTY OF RWANDA: Definitely.  By showcasing our products at different functions, expos, huge orders…

AMAKURUBLOG: You would like to tell our bloggers: Why is it interesting to invest in Rwanda?

BEAUTY OF RWANDA: Rwanda was recently voted the fastest global business reformer in the World Bank Doing business Survey 2010 also has a zero tolerance for corruption and lowest levels of crime in the whole African continent.

AMAKURUBLOG: In your opinion, what the Rwandans have of best to show the world?

BEAUTY OF RWANDA: This year we will mark 17 years after the 1994 Rwandan genocide against the Tutsi. Rwandans have shown the world that it is possible to forgive after the atrocities committed in 1994 genocide against the Tutsi. We have moved on and are focused on rebuilding and developing our nation. Our message is “Never Again”.

AMAKURUBLOG: Can you would say something to the bloggers who access AMAKURUBLOG?

BEAUTY OF RWANDA: Rwanda as a country is going places and we invite you take the journey with us! Keep on spreading the good news that comes from the land of a thousand hills.

Again, the Rwandans surprise us with his strength and entrepreneurship, seeking creative and innovative solutions to solve social problems. To check out this beautiful work, to follow Beauty of Rwanda site!

http://www.beautyofrwanda.com/

Always which we Said about beauty and power, we have the music like way to express what we feel. So, today we finish our post with the song “Que beleza!”( Which  beauty!) of the Brazilian singer Tim Maia (Brazilian singer and composer, one of the pioneers in introducing the style soul on MPB and one of the greatest icons of music in Brazil ), but interpreted for the Monobloco band ( Monobloco is one of the most famous Brazilian carnival blocks of Rio de Janeiro).

HAPPINESS WILL SHINE  IN THE WORLD!
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THE FIRST DISCOVERIES: THE COLORS MADE BY BEAUTY OF RWANDA!!

Hello friends,

     As we said before, every time we think and research about Rwanda, we have a new surprise. Each day we wish to discover more and more about this incredible country! We ask that our dear bloggers, comment your questions, suggestions and even mistakes. We are talking about Rwanda, with the curious eyes of two Brazilians girls.

     In this post, the main subject is the art Rwandan. But the art Rwandan that goes beyond the traditional dances that we see everywhere. Rwanda is very beyond that! Rwanda is full of colors and artists ready to be  viewed by the world! Many were the discoveries! One of this is the Beauty of Rwanda.

     The Beauty of Rwanda is an initiative of Salha L. Kaitesi, which coordinates the production and marketing of utensils typically Rwandans created and exported to the world with the goal to bring quality of life and wellness of Rwandan families. And so, she spreads the soul of these artists.

     We know that Brazil has among its main influences and training of its people, the presence of African peoples. We were thrilled when we saw the beautiful work of Rwandan women. Here in northeastern of Brazil, also have crafts made by women. Crafts, passed from generation to generation, in which raw materials are natural elements.

ART BRAZIL

ART BEAUTY OF RWANDA

     However, here in Brazil we have a big problem, some of this art is being extinguished. Being a knowledge passed from generation to generation, few girls are interested in learning the craft, we run the risk of losing this cultural know.

     The surprises continue ...

     Again, we see that Brazil and Rwanda have many things in common, because here we have artists who are inspired by everyday to make your pictures and works.

ART BY A BRAZILIAN

     And we also find the work of a brilliant artist with the name: Dolph Banza.

     His paintings depict the daily life in Rwanda with motion, color and emotion. Since we have seen his works, we are certain that Rwanda expressed its beauty, especially in the smile of your children!

 

ART BY A RWANDAN

WHAT DOES RWANDA HAVE?

Dear friends,

First let me thank all are which following and supporting our saga, by accessing and reading our blog! We dedicate this blog to Rwandans and also all those which want to know a little about Rwanda.

In response to the first post, I searched a few fun facts and important information about Rwanda. (I ask our bloggers, feel free to use the space for comments of amakurublog).

Do you remember Carmen Miranda (Carmen Miranda was a singer and actress Luso-Brazilian. Her eclectic style makes is considered a precursor of Tropicalia, Brazilian cultural movement emerged in the late 1960s.)? Maybe not, I myself do not remember it. When I was born, she had already died. However, her work is known worldwide. And rightfully so, she is considered a great artist. One of her "Marchinhas de Carnaval" ( Carnival songs) says: "O que que a baiana tem?" ("What does baiana have?"). (BAIANA the same that girls has born in Bahia-Brazil ). Soon replace it for Rwanda! What does Rwanda have? What Rwanda has a curious and interesting to show the world? Why invest in Rwanda?

  

Whenever I search about Rwanda, meeting reports, books, photos and much information about the genocide. I will talk little about it for two reasons: respect for the suffering of those lived and because there are memorials and persons subject matter experts for comment. In my opinion, genocide is a matter of shame for all, regardless of their nationality. Constructing memorials and museums that  explain the matter, is an important tool so that everyone knows and seeks alternatives to a better world. A country that does not know your past, there isn't way to build a decent future.

Every day, I find unexpected surprises about Ruanda. I say surprised because it is not easy to find updated information and the most incredible, ALL the information are of the genocide. Finding this information was difficult. PLEASE, SEARCH BEYOND the genocide! WRITE BEYOND the genocide! BELIEVE: RWANDA HAS MUCH MORE TO OFFER!!

Let's go the curiosities!

The main products of exports are coffee and tea.

Rwanda is at the the heart of Africa . Surrounded by hills, Lake Kivu and the countries Burundi, Congo, Uganda and Tanzania.

Lake Kivu is one of the largest lakes in Africa. It is an important natural boundary delimiting the Republic of Congo and Rwanda. Below this lake is a volcano. It is termed as explosive lake, containing methane and carbon dioxide in its composition. About two million people from the two borders, living at the margins of this lake.

 

 

It is a country with an abundant vegetation and hilly. It has so many hills which is called the Land of a Thousand Hills.

Lately, I think Rwanda is the country of a Thousand Smiles. So we have a big challenge: My partner and me will take ONE THOUSAND pictures of  SMILES RWANDAN in the months when we are in Rwanda. (DON'T PLAGIARISM! This challenge is of the AMAKURUBLOG!)

WELCOME TO COUNTRY OF THOUSAND SMILE!!!!

SMILE!!!!

WHAT WILL YOU DO IN RWANDA?

It all starts after a simple statement: I'm going to Rwanda! Then, I hear this question: "WHAT WILL YOU DO IN RWANDA?"  

I hear it from the first time I shared my plans. Calmly, I explain all the details of our adventure.Then comes a sentence that worries me even more ...“Oh, I know!!! It’s the capital of Angola, okay?”

Dear friends, there are people who have a problem. I am no expert to diagnose it. The Cebolinha (Personage  comic book "Turma da Mônica" by Mauricio de Souza. This character can not properly speak the words that have the letter R, exchanging phonetic for the letter L.) also has this difficulty.

 

Without patience, I repeat, "I said Rwanda, not Luanda."

We also have another problem that affects many people, I call people as "geographically lost"! I think I'll walk with a map of Africa in my pocket! 

In this time of planning, both travel to Rwanda and to structure our ideas, we researched a lot about this country.

We found many interesting and curious information. What impressed us most was the vigor and beauty of people, places, culture ... Anyway, all that we found in addition to the thousand hills.

 

Discover the best of Rwanda, following our blog!

ONLY 9 MONTHS!!!!!!!!

We are two visionary enterprising offering our services to businesses in Rwanda ( more precisely, Kigali ).

Our saga began three months ago, through of Rwandan's friends.

We intend to go to Rwanda this year. So, this site will be the space in which will leave our impressions: happiness, sadness, curiosity, ideas, and especially what we do of best. We have many ideas in mind and willingness to put them into practice.

It will be like a pregnancy. Hahaha!
Nine months of anxiety and hard work, until the birth of this newest venture.

You will see the beginning, the history, ideas and intentions we have for your wonderful city!

We appreciate your presence and hope that like us, you can enjoy this pregnancy that will be just the beginning of other more.

Bye...see you TOMORROW...