IN PICTURES: Rwandans celebrate Umuganura Day
Yesterday, Rwandans celebrated the National Harvest Day (Umuganura). The Minister of Sports and Culture, Julienne Uwacu, presided over the main celebrations in Nyanza District where she urged Rwandans to consolidate the current gains and work harder towards self-reliance.
Monday, August 28, 2017
National ballet troupe, Urukerereza, entertain guests and celebrants during the Umuganura Day yesterday. / Sam Ngendahimana
Officials feed milk to children as part of the Umuganura ceremonies. / Sam Ngendahimana
Ministers Uwacu and Nyirasafari tour a harvest exhibition during the Umuganura celebrations yesterday. / Sam Ngendahimana
Eugenie Mukakalisa, a Nyanza resident, testifies of how she overcame poverty to become a businesswoman. / Sam Ngendahimana
Traditional ‘doctor’ Rutangarwamaboko and his wife attended the Umuganura Day celebrations in Nyanza yesterday. / Sam Ngendahimana
Inyambo cows showcased during the celebration. / Sam Ngendahimana
Rwanda’s female Inanga player Sofia Nzayisenga performs during the ceremony. / Sam Ngendahimana
Nyanza residents applaud Sophia Nzayisenga, after featuring with other artists to sing Umuganura song. / Sam Ngendahimana