Nairobi, Sept. 19 -- Burundi has condemned what it terms 'misuse of the country's traditional and sacred drum' at the Nyege Nyege festival that was held last week in Itanda falls, Uganda.

In a tweet, the Ministry of EAC, Culture and Sports said, "Burundi is aware of the misuse of the Burundian Sacred Drum during the Nyege Nyege [Festival].The Ministry in charge of Culture informs national and international opinion that it will never tolerate anyone who violates Burundian culture and customs."

The reaction came after photos emerged on social media showing women playing the drums at the festival. In Burundian culture, women are not allowed to play the drums and are only allowed to dance while dressed in designated attire.

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