The Hague: Rwandans & Friends of Rwanda Celebrate July 4th Liberation

{{About 250 Rwandans in The Netherlands celebrated the 4th July Liberation Day which attracted diplomats and friends of Rwanda that gathered in The Hague on the invitation of the Rwandan Embassy to reflect on the Day’s history.}}

In his speech, Ambassador Jean Pierre Karabaranga told the audience that the 19th celebration of the Liberation Day is particularly a special day for Rwandan to acknowledge some of the great strides and achievements of the last 19 years, but also to recognize with humility that a lot more remains to be done.

He also emphasized that Rwanda has turned the corner and shifted gears from the struggle of liberation, to one of holistic and sustainable development.

Guests were treated to a variety of Rwandan documentary films, beautiful pictures of different areas of the country and Rwandan songs throughout the event that was a true joyous sight where diplomats and other guests danced along Rwandan traditional dancers and Intore who entertained the crowd throughout the event.

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