Rwandans living in Ghana have celebrated Rwanda’s Liberation Day at a ceremony in Accra.
Every July 4th, a national holiday called “Kwibohora” is observed in Rwanda to commemorate the day the Rwandese Patriotic Army (RPA)-Inkotanyi brought an end to the country’s widespread Tutsi genocide.
The celebration was on the theme, “Together we Prosper”.
The acting Charge d’Affaires of the High Commission of Rwanda in Ghana, Theophile Rurangwa in remarks at the event said “Celebrating Liberation Day is a moment when we celebrate the triumph of good over evil, a reminder of the bravery of the young men and women of RPA-Inkotanyi who led the campaign to end the genocide against the Tutsi, giving Rwanda a new beginning, a rebirth”.
He stressed the need for Rwandans to use the opportunity of Kwibohora to pay homage to Inkotanyi – dead and alive – with a special tribute to President Paul Kagame, who was the commander-in-chief of the rebel force that revived Rwanda from the abyss of the politics of division that led to the genocide.
As part of the celebration, the Rwandan Community watched the award-winning film, “The 600: The Soldiers’ Story” for the first time for many participants and which brought back memories of the immense sacrifices by the RPA-Inkotanyi and the cost of Rwanda’s liberation.
Several participants opened up on their personal stories concerning Rwanda’s heavy history but also indicating that from the courage, commitment, hope, and resilience of the RPA-Inkotanyi, they all find a reason to never give up or lose hope that what Rwandans deserve is achievable.
