The 28th anniversary of Rwanda’s liberation was celebrated on the 4th of July under the theme “Together we prosper”. The Embassy of the Republic Rwanda in the Netherlands hosted the Kwibohora28 celebration with a reception at the Leonardo Royal Hotel in The Hague, in order to pay tribute to Rwandan men and women who in different ways contributed to Rwanda’s liberation. 

H.E. Ambassador Olivier J.P. Nduhungirehe, his spouse and the Embassy team welcomed more than 150 guests including the diplomatic community, representatives of the Dutch government, representatives of international organizations, leaders of the Rwandan community, Friends of Rwanda and many others. 

PROGRAM

• Arrival of guests
• Welcoming remarks by Mr. Jean Hugues MUKAMA, Master of Ceremony
• Dutch National Anthem
• Rwandan National Anthem
• Video projection (The Rwanda Opportunity)
• Traditional dance performance
• Keynote address by Mr. Olivier J.P. Nduhungirehe, Ambassador of the Republic of Rwanda to the Kingdom of the Netherlands. Click here to download his speech.
• Remarks by Ms. Martine Van Hoogstraten, Acting Head of the Department for Sub-Saharan Africa. Click here to download her speech.
• Traditional dance performance
• Cocktail

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