Rwandans in diaspora joined relatives and friends back home to usher in New Year at one of the country’s biggest party dubbed ‘Happy People’.

The party held on the eve of New Year, attracted thousands of locals and foreigners as well. The revellers were entertained by some of the finest DJs to usher in New Year with joy and hope of a better country.

The party was unique as Rwandans living in the diaspora had an opportunity to meet and mingle with childhood friends they had not seen for many years.

“I am called Tania Umwari, I live in Belgium but my family lives here in Kigali. I got this special time to meet again with friends. It has been six years since I left the country and they were my close friends in school,” she told Rwanda Today.

‘Happy People’ party was held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs grounds.

DJ Fully Focus from the US alongside local DJ Karim did what they do best to entertain the revellers.

Before the party, DJ Fully Focus had promised to give Rwandans the best entertainment in recent times.

“I know what it takes to be the best international DJ and I already know what the revellers deserve. I am well prepared, well equipped to give them a full package,” said DJ Fully Focus.

He played some of the best hits from the 80s and 90s before resorting to latest music.

It was only after 5am that he started playing the latest music, both local and Western.

The ground was fully packed after midnight, as many people had to first celebrate the New Year with family.

However, when they arrived, they partied until the wee hours of New Year Day.

‘Happy People’ fete is organised by a group of Rwandan professionals who came together in 2004 to hold events for Rwandans living in the diaspora. The fete has since gained the reputation of the biggest parties in the country.