BURUNDI

BURUNDI

Burundi is a tiny African nation bordering Rwanda, Tanzania and Democratic Republic of Congo. The people of this nation have seen a lot of conflicts, coups, overthrown governments and civil wars. The literacy rates are low here and the crime rates are high. Poverty is highly prevalent here. But let's look at what makes them unique. Burundi is a nation which has clung onto the African custom of drinking beer through straws. Both modern and traditional beer is drunk through straws. When a cow dies, the meat is eaten and the horns are planted in the soil near the house which is considered a sign of good luck by the Burundians.

Cattle in Burundi are considered a sign of health, happiness and prosperity. A typical Burundian greeting "Amashyo" translates as "May you have Herds of Cattle". What is special for the philately world. Deo is a famous person among our community who caters to the need of philatelists around the world. Both Deo and Holger, a respected German cover collector sent me my one and only card from Burundi which is FW Burundi from Holger's vacations. Really love it.

FOTW Burundi

Postmarked Service Philatelique, Burundi on 16/01/2020