{"id":569,"date":"2023-08-22T09:58:26","date_gmt":"2023-08-22T09:58:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.internews.org.rw\/?p=569"},"modified":"2023-08-22T09:59:08","modified_gmt":"2023-08-22T09:59:08","slug":"kwita-izina-19th-edition-set-for-1st-september","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.internews.org.rw\/news\/kwita-izina-19th-edition-set-for-1st-september\/","title":{"rendered":"Kwita Izina 19th Edition Set For 1st September"},"content":{"rendered":"
On the foothills of Volcanoes National Park in Kinigi, Musanze District, Rwanda prepares to celebrate its commitment to nature and conservation with the 19th Kwita Izina Gorilla Naming Ceremony. Slated for Friday, 1 September 2023, this event is a testament to Rwanda’s dedication to its unique wildlife and environment.<\/p>\n
Drawing inspiration from a long-standing Rwandan tradition of naming newborn children in the presence of family and friends, Kwita Izina, since its inception in 2005, has been an ode to naming baby mountain gorillas. This symbolic act extends the vital recognition each gorilla deserves, emphasizing their intrinsic value to the nation and the world. This year, the ceremony will bestow names upon 23 baby gorillas born over the past year, elevating the tally to 374 named gorillas since the commencement of this illustrious event.<\/p>\n
A diverse ensemble of renowned conservationists, influential global and local personalities, Rwandan dignitaries, and esteemed partners are set to take on the role of names. Although their identities remain under wraps for now, the anticipation and speculation add to the overall excitement.<\/p>\n