Rwanda is the first African country participating for the second time. Other participating countries include Spain, Russia, and Italy. <\/p>\n
Rwanda is represented by four people from the group known \u2018Troupe Des Personnes Handicap\u00e9es Twuzuzanye, Rwanda\u2019. <\/p>\n
The first concert took place in Kotroma town where the group of disabled Rwandans thrilled spectators with an impressive performance of traditional dances and drum beats. <\/p>\n
\u2018Troupe Des Personnes Handicap\u00e9es Twuzuzanye, Rwanda\u2019 is an umbrella organization bringing together disabled people conducting advocacies for their rights though different artistic talents. <\/p>\n
\u2018Troupe Des Personnes Handicap\u00e9es Twuzuzanye, Rwanda\u2019 was invited by World Music Parashow based in Russia for this year\u2019s edition. <\/p>\n
Rwandan participants include Egidie Nirere, Farida Kankundiye, Marie Appoline Buntubwimana and David Twizerimana.<\/p>\n
The delegation has told IGIHE that they still have to make four performances of which three will take place in Moscow, the capital of Russia before the festival concludes.
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Twizerimana explained that foreigners were impressed with their traditional songs and drums beat. <\/p>\n
\u201cConcert goers were greatly excited with our traditional performances and drum beating style. Our thanks go to Humanity & Inclusion for helping us along the journey,\u201d he said. <\/p>\n
Apart from displaying their ability, Twizerimana said the festival is an opportunity to showcase Rwanda\u2019s culture to the world.
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