For an art project, the lovely Amy Heyse offers a tutorial for drawing Our Lady of Kibeho.

*Note that a common greeting in Rwanda is Muraho, which was written incorrectly as Murano in the banner on this month’s letter. Please excuse my missing that line on the ‘h’!*

Common Rwandan foods include sweet potatoes, beans, and corn. Mizuzu (fried plantains) is a fun treat to try – here’s a recipe from the Caribbean that appears similar. Try adding peanut butter into a meal as another nod to Rwandan culture!