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How did Burundian royal drums get to Melbourne?

Burundian drums

A Burundian drum Source: Wanyoike Mbugua

Burundian royal drums are a symbol of a national pride. People who come across them often wonder how they got to Melbourne in Victoria. An elder from the Burundian community, Jean Bosco Kaziri (67) takes us on a journey of how the first drums got here.


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Burundian royal drums are a symbol of a national pride. People who come across them often wonder how they got to Melbourne in Victoria. An elder from the Burundian community, Jean Bosco Kaziri (67) takes us on a journey of how the first drums got here.



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