Chorale de Kigali, one of Rwanda’s most celebrated church choirs is set to host its annual Christmas carols concert, slated for December 19. The St Michel Cathedral-based choir will stage its concert at the Kigali Arena where, according to the organisers, all precautions for COVID-19 will be strictly respected. Jean-Claude Byiringiro, the choir leader and elder, said that fans should anticipate a lot from the concert, as the choir has had enough time to prepare. “The lockdown was disruptive in many ways, but on a positive note, we singers got enough time to compose more songs. We were settled so we wrote plenty of songs and they will be launched during the concert”, he told The New Times. Concert tickets will be issued through online payment methods. The entrance fee to the venue is Rwf5, 000 for regular, Rwf10, 000 for VIP, and Rwf15, 000 for VVIP. Gates will be open from 3 PM for the concert that will run from 5 PM to 7:30 PM. Chorale de Kigali is famous for its fascinating opera-style vocals that make them stand out and a spectacle for many. Since it was founded by 20 seminary graduates in 1967, the choir has grown to over 120 members, 60 per cent of whom are young people.
