Fifth Annual Kwita Izina/Gorilla Naming Ceremony
Rwanda’s Tourism premier tourism event- Kwita Izina Ceremony (Gorilla Naming Ceremony) is set for June 20th 2009. In particular, this year’s event coincides with the United Nation’s declaration of 2009 as the “Year of the Gorilla”.
In Rwanda, every gorilla birth is a reason for celebration for the successful conservation efforts. It’s a never ending success story!. In honour of this event, Rwanda Development Gateway Centre (RDG@NUR) brings you details of the celebrations that will mark the birth of 15 gorillas. This event helps to raise awareness on the plight of this endangered species.
Rwanda invites and encourages the rest of the world to join the celebrations and honour gorillas as has been the case for the past four years. The venue is Kwita Izina Ground in Musanze district (former Ruhengeri). Invitations are available online.
Together, let’s keep the momentum and enthusiasm by everybody to protect the few remaining Mountain Gorilla’s in the world. Do not miss the thrill of Kwita Izina 2009. Be there!
You can also view Kwita Izina Concept Note.
Kwita Izina Portfolio 2009 is also available.
You are encouraged to invite your friends and colleagues to share this experience.
Do not hesitate to contact me for any assitance.
