The festival, which takes place on the first Friday of August, is a cultural event to commemorate the harvest. Rwandans from all walks of life gathered in their respective villages to share and celebrate the accomplishments of their harvest.
The national celebrations were held in the Gihango sector, Rutsiro District, Western Province, and were attended by hundreds of people, including residents and government officials.
Ildephonse Musafiri, Rwanda’s minister of agriculture and animal resources, spoke at the event and stated that the traditional celebration has evolved into a nationwide festival that recognizes the country’s achievements in social and economic progress.
“The National Harvest Day brings Rwandans together to socialize and appreciate their accomplishments. It also motivates them to work harder, ensuring the sustainability and further development of their achievements in the coming years,” Musafiri added.
Musafiri highlighted that this year’s event was themed “Umuganura, a foundation of unity and resilience,” reflecting Rwanda’s values of patriotism, unity, honesty, and hard work.
One of the activities during the event was the donation of cows to households affected by floods and landslides that occurred on May 3 due to heavy rainfall in the western region of the country.
Musafiri stressed that celebrating the harvest day on a national level in Rutsiro District was a way to provide comfort and support to the sectors affected by the disasters. He assured that this was just the beginning, and more residents would receive assistance in the future.
Francois Habitegeko, the governor of Western Province, expressed joy at hosting the national harvest celebration, especially considering the recent disasters. He viewed the celebration as a reminder for people to come together and support each other during both prosperous times and times of adversity, nurturing resilience and unity among all Rwandans.
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