地元の職人の生活の中の一日

It is difficult to put into words how special this day was. “A Day in the Life of an Artisan” was without doubt one of the most meaningful experiences of my time in Rwanda. From the very first moment, I was welcomed with an incredible warmth and openness. Instead of simply observing life in rural Rwanda, I was invited to become part of it for a day – working together, fetching water, preparing and sharing food, learning traditional crafts, talking, laughing, singing and dancing together. What touched me most was the opportunity for genuine encounters. There was time to ask questions, to listen, to learn about each other’s lives and also to reflect on how differently – and at the same time how similarly – people live in different parts of the world. A special thank you to Bona, who accompanied us throughout the day and made communication and real exchange possible. He did much more than translate words; he helped create a connection between people. I came expecting an interesting cultural experience. I left with much more: gratitude, new perspectives and memories that will stay with me for a lifetime. If you want to experience Rwanda not only as a visitor, but to meet people, listen to their stories and gain a small insight into everyday life, I wholeheartedly recommend this experience.

Bona was an unbelievable guide. He clearly knew these weavers well and welcomed you to the village life like you were family. He was aware of cultural differences and made all feel comfortable. The experience was unforgettable and one I will cherish my whole life.

Our day was a hands-on journey into Rwandan village life—cultivating land, feeding cows, trekking for water, and sharing stories while crafting bracelets. The fresh local meal tied it all together.

We spent a night and a day in the village. What an experience! The visit in the village gives an insight to the rural daily life in Rwanda. The women of the cooperative that hosted us where so friendly and welcoming. We enjoyed every minute of this unique experience. To get a better understanding of a place you should try to know the people and their way of life. Thank you Azizi Life for the opportunity. I fully recommend this experience.

I had the chance to live a day with a very skilled potter! I learned a lot about pottery making in Rwanda. We started the day by collecting clay directly in the closeby river and we then made an object I could choose. All along the day we were together with a facilitator (for translation). So we could exchange a lot! Finally we had lunch all together in our host familly. I would recommand this expericence to anyone, also if your not a great artist. There are many other options, and everyone at Azizi is so welcoming that your day is going to be amazing anyway! The plus: you can stay for the night in the brand new accommodation of AziziLife in Byimana.

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We had the best time. Everyone was so kind, the food was delicious, and the views were incredible. We stayed at Azizi Life all week and had a lovely experience- the accommodations were spacious and clean and the food was delicious! Everyone was so kind and the staff even made a birthday cake and sang to my friend on our last day.

I wasn't sure what to expect from this experience, but it was amazing and our hosts, Theogene and Rose could not have been more kind and welcoming. They patiently, and with good humor, walked us through all of the daily activites like cooking, hoeing, water gathering, feeding their animals and finally, learning the beautiful craft of sisal basket weaving. It was a day I will never forget and I highly recommend it for anyone who wants to learn how the Azizi villagers actually live.

We participated in the Day in the Life of an Artisan, and the whole experience was fantastic and one that we will always remember. The women in the cooperative were open, generous, kind, fun, patient, and hard working. We saw how they work in the fields, cook their meals, wash their dishes, collect water, and make their crafts (and we participated!) . Theonaste was a wonderful interpreter and guide. We felt very privileged to have had this opportunity. Just one tip....Muhanga is about a 75 minute drive from Kigali, however Azizi Life also arranged a driver for us.

Go for an unforgettable experience as close as possible to the premises 1 hour from Kigali. Live a typical day in a rural women's cooperative. On the program: meal preparation, harvest, walk, singing, dancing, exchange and many crazy laughs with these women with big hearts. An unforgettable experience! thank you Azizi

I spent the day with a women's cooperative group who make woven goods (baskets and jewelry) to sell. My excellent interpreter spent the day by my side, opening up a window into the daily lives of these great women. I helped with household chores like gardening, cooking and fetching water. After a local lunch we settled down to do some weaving. It was a humbling experience, as they are so quick and skillful! But they were patient and taught me and the afternoon was a big success!