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Five Rwandan festivals you don’t want to miss

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Gorilla Naming or Kwita Izina

Rwandans and most African countries have a tradition of holding naming ceremonies to officially welcome their young ones into the community. The Government of Rwanda through the Rwanda Development Board has adopted the same concept for the Mountain Gorillas in the country.

The species are endangered as part of conservation efforts. The Kwita Izina was instituted in 2015 where newborn gorillas are given unique names to create awareness about the endangered species in the world.

The ceremony which attracts thousands of locals and international audiences is held once a year at the Kinigi, Volcanoes National Park.

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Ama Nunoo

Ama Nunoo is an optimist. She believes every situation has its upside no matter how devastating some may be. She has a Master's degree in International Multimedia Journalism from the University of Kent's Centre for Journalism and a Bachelor's in English and Linguistics.

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