Kikwit is the largest city (458,000 inhabitants in 2017) of Kwilu Province, lying on the Kwilu River in the southwestern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Kikwit is also known in the region under the nickname "The Mother". An important commercial centre, it is home to a stadium. It is known for its traditional dances, in particular the Bapende dancers whose geographic origin centers on the village of Gungu. Bapende dancers often wear traditional costumes comprising colourful masks and attire made from raffia.
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Belgian Congo period 1909-1960
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