Good News from Gorilla conservation in Rwanda, the country of a thousand hills. The Kwita Izina, baby gorilla naming ceremony will take place on the 2nd of September 2016 at Kinigi on the foothills of Volcanoes national park – great place for gorilla trekking in Rwanda and volcano hiking.
History of Rwanda gorilla naming – Kwita Izina
The Kwita Izina, baby gorilla naming ceremony was officially launched in 2005 to expand the awareness of conservation efforts for the endangered mountain gorillas. Although, this ceremony had been there but in a quiet way, the Rwanda development Board decided to step in to give it a huge legitimacy and support.
Naming a new born baby has been part of the Rwandan culture and tradition.
This Rwandan event serves to raise awareness of the protection of species and their habitats at community, national and international levels.
Why you should attend the Rwanda gorilla naming ceremony
Celebration Conservation efforts. It plays a significant role in monitoring each Gorilla and its habitat.This helps highlight their Eco systems and biodiversity and the critical need for us to preserve them.
Twin Babies. Say what, this occurrence is not only rare but it is totally adorable. The excitement in high, the twins were born in Rwanda for the third time round. The first being in 2005, the second time in 2012 and this year 2016.
Conversation on Conservation Forum (29-30 August). This high-level ‘Conversation on Conservation’ forum returns after a successful launch in 2015. It will provide a unique platform linking conservation with sustainable tourism. Embracing all layers of the value chain, from community to governments, private sector to NGOs. The Main objective of this Forum (COC) is to discuss common challenges in Africa including but not limited to debating best solutions and ideas through group workshop forums; present proposals for a High-level VIP Panel for conversation and agree on commitment to implementation.
Celebrating and launch community projects. These Igitaramo celebrations have resulted from the tourism sharing scheme. This is the way Rwanda Development Board intends to thank the communities nearby the national parks for helping in conservation efforts. These annual celebrations have been planned near each of Rwanda’s three major national parks.
Tourism and Conservation Exhibition (28-29 August). This is a platform that will bring together top quality tourism buyers looking for new African travel markets and regional tourism boards and conservationists showcasing their products. It is aimed that this platform will provide networking opportunities. It will also be open to the general public on Sunday when the local consumers get to learn about Rwanda’s domestic tourism products and services.
Naming Ceremony (2nd September). The gorilla naming ceremony is the climax of the Kwita Izina week and will feature cultural performances and local entertainers. This event convenes over 20,000 guests in Kinigi at the foothills of the Volcano Mountains. Every year important players from both the conservation and tourism industries attend the event.
Naming a mountain gorilla baby is considered a great honor. Baby Namer’s are carefully chosen to include individuals global and local people. They focus on those that have made a great contribution to conservation efforts both in Rwanda and the world.
