The Spirit of Gishora in Pictures and Sound

Welcome to the Gishora Drum Sanctuary Gallery, where images speak the language of rhythm, history, and tradition. Here, you’ll find moments frozen in time — the lifting of sacred drums, the synchronized dance of the Batimbo, the powerful expressions of cultural pride, and the serene beauty of Gishora’s hilltop sanctuary.

Every photo and video here tells a story:

From the thunderous drum performances to the quiet strength of the Inkiranya, this gallery captures the soul of one of Africa’s most sacred cultural traditions.

📷 Explore the Experience:

  • Live royal drumming in motion
  • Sacred drums inside the Inkiranya (drum house)
  • Portraits of the Batimbo — Burundi’s cultural guardians
  • Visitors connecting with the rhythm and spirit of Gishora
  • The beautiful natural setting around the sanctuary

Let the images speak. Let the drums echo.
Scroll through and feel the heritage of Gishora come to life.

Elite drummers performers perform in front of the re-constructed house of the king’s village at Gishora Drum Sanctuary in Gishora, Burundi.
Burundi Roya Drums

🎥 Watch the video below to witness this heartwarming moment. The drums moved him. The culture touched him. And his reaction is proof that Gishora Drum Sanctuary leaves no heart untouched.