Rwanda marks World Mother Tongue Day

KARONGI- Rwandans were yesterday urged to uphold the country’s culture and language during an event to mark the International Mother Tongue Day. At a colourful function which attracted thousands of Karongi residents, various speakers underscored that the mother tongue was a firm base for a country’s socio-economic development. During the celebrations graced by the Minister of Youth and Culture, Protais Mitali, local artistes, especially poets and dancers, were rewarded for their creativity that has promoted the Rwandan culture.