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For the fourth year, Kinigi (Northern Rwanda) held
the KWITA IZINA (baby gorilla naming ceremony)
on June 21, 2008. Twenty baby gorillas were born
this past year. Linda Friedman was honored to
participate in the naming of a baby gorilla during the
ceremony. Various activities preceded the day,
focusing on development of tourism and
conservation in Rwanda.
The ceremony included the participation of Dubai
World, Kobil Oil, Serena Hotels, SimTel, United
Nations World Food Program, representatives from
Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo,
world conservationists, and international television
(CNN, Reuters, Japan Television). The day of the
gorilla naming, June 21, was also World Music Day.
Gabonese zouk singer, Oliver N'goma was the
entertainer for the event. As a result of this
celebration, KWITA IZINA is now an important
event on the Rwandan calendar.
June 2008 View the baby gorillas
“If I had just one hour to spend in all of Africa, it
would be with your gorillas here in Rwanda.
Without question, visiting with the gorillas is the
most inspiring wildlife experience one can have.”
~ Linda Friedman
the KWITA IZINA (baby gorilla naming ceremony)
on June 21, 2008. Twenty baby gorillas were born
this past year. Linda Friedman was honored to
participate in the naming of a baby gorilla during the
ceremony. Various activities preceded the day,
focusing on development of tourism and
conservation in Rwanda.
The ceremony included the participation of Dubai
World, Kobil Oil, Serena Hotels, SimTel, United
Nations World Food Program, representatives from
Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo,
world conservationists, and international television
(CNN, Reuters, Japan Television). The day of the
gorilla naming, June 21, was also World Music Day.
Gabonese zouk singer, Oliver N'goma was the
entertainer for the event. As a result of this
celebration, KWITA IZINA is now an important
event on the Rwandan calendar.
June 2008 View the baby gorillas
“If I had just one hour to spend in all of Africa, it
would be with your gorillas here in Rwanda.
Without question, visiting with the gorillas is the
most inspiring wildlife experience one can have.”
~ Linda Friedman
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