Kwita Izina still excites in its 13th year

A stage designed in the shape of a Silver Back was erected at the venue of the Kwita Izina ceremony in Kinigi-Musanze, Northen province of Rwanda where thousands gathered to name 22 new baby gorillas. PHOTO | CYRIL NDEGEYA

It’s no secret that Rwanda has a good number of gorillas but not as many compared with neighbouring countries of DR Congo and Uganda that share the Virunga Massif.

The gorilla naming ceremony dubbed ‘Kwita Izina’ is a Rwandan tradition that brings together people from the countries that share the heritage, and visitors from around the world.