FLASH BACK: When Rwanda's Urukerereza toured Arsenal’s Emirates Stadium
Friday, June 02, 2023
Urukerereza dancers pose for a photo at Emirates Stadium

English team, Arsenal FC has posted on its website photos of Rwanda national ballet, Urukerereza, visiting Emirates Stadium during their tour London for the Commonwealth Day held in March.

Arsenal wrote that together with their partners, Visit Rwanda, they welcomed Urukerereza for a tour at the stadium.

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"The group&039;s tour came ahead of their performance at the UK's national service of celebration for Commonwealth Day at Westminster Abbey, on March 13, attended by HM King Charles III, the Queen Consort, members of the UK's royal family, and dignitaries and representatives from around the Commonwealth group of nations” reads the statement posted on www.arsenal.com

Urukerereza regularly takes part in dance festivals and performances around the world with their signature long-running shows that feature traditional Rwandan songs, drums and dances.

In May 2018, Rwanda and Arsenal entered into a tourism partnership that is geared towards a drive for Rwanda to become a leading global tourist destination.

Urukerereza dancers inside Arsenal FC drassing room. Photo www.arsenal