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Overview"Providing information not found in standard guides about daily interactions, cultural dos and don'ts, etiquette, and the ways business is conducted Culture Smart! Rwanda gives you the tools for a successful visit to this beautiful land. It guides you through daily interactions, cultural dos and don'ts, traditions and cultural practices, etiquette, and the ways in which business is conducted. It provides a brief overview of Rwandan history, and practical suggestions for safety and travel. ""The Land of a Thousand Hills,"" is known for its abundant natural beauty and iconic wildlife, from chimpanzees in the Nyungwe Forest to the returning lions and rhinoceros of Akagera National Park. This is a country of tea, coffee, and intricately woven baskets, of expressive drumming, and the subtle and artistic Intore dancers. It has a growing film industry, a world-class cycling team, a thriving contemporary music scene, and a burgeoning economy. The capital, Kigali, glimmers with new construction, and has become a home for investment and economic growth. Rwandans today remain a dignified, reserved, and welcoming people. They share a deep pride in their unique culture and historydemonstrated by their eagerness to showcase it to visitorsand they are dedicated to development. But to get the most from your stay, plunge in deeper and get to know them on their own terms, and you will find that you can make lifelong friends." Full Product DetailsAuthor: Brian CrawfordPublisher: Kuperard Imprint: Kuperard Edition: New edition Dimensions: Width: 11.00cm , Height: 1.30cm , Length: 16.90cm ISBN: 9781857338799ISBN 10: 1857338790 Pages: 168 Publication Date: 02 January 2019 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviewsCulture Smart! has come to the rescue of hapless travellers...' Sunday Times Travel, ' the perfect introduction to the weird, wonderful and downright odd quirks and customs of various countries.' Global Travel, ' full of fascinating, as well as common sense, tips to help you avoid embarrassing faux pas.' Observer, ' as useful as they are entertaining.' Easy Jet Magazine, ' offer glimpses into the psyche of a faraway world.' New York Times Culture Smart has come to the rescue of hapless travellers. Sunday Times Travel ... the perfect introduction to the weird, wonderful and downright odd quirks and customs of various countries. Global Travel ...full of fascinating-as well as common-s Author InformationBrian Crawford is a teacher and writer who holds a dual M.A. in French Literature and Modern German Culture from Indiana University. He speaks five languages, including basic conversational Kinyarwanda. He is the author of fourteen novels, including the multiple award-winning The Weaver s Scar: For Our Rwanda (2013), the first young adult novel written in English dealing directly with the Rwandan genocide. Brian has travelled to Rwanda numerous times, where he has collaborated on educational partnerships between Rwandan and American secondary students. Beyond his own experience in the country, he interviewed many Rwandans and non-Rwandan expatriates to write this guide. He currently teaches secondary Language Arts in Seattle, WA, USA. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |