Rwanda’s First Lady Jeannette Kagame has funded the upkeep of Igongo Cultural Centre to the tune of $10,000; the museum is located in Uganda’s Mbarara district.
While handing over the cheque to to the executive director of Igongo Cultural Centre, James Tumusiime, Rwandan High Commissioner to Uganda, Maj.Gen Frank Mugambage noted that the support intends to promote cultural values between Uganda and Rwanda.
“The First Lady was highly impressed by what the Centre does in contributing to cultural values of humanity,” Mugambage said.
He said the contribution was also meant to inspire others in making the cultures of the two countries known.
Tumusiime, noted that the Centre will send local crafts makers and local artiste to Rwanda to expose Ugandan culture in the aspects of crafts and music.
He added that the exchange of culture will also help in promoting political integration, education and vibrant economies between the two countries and in the region.
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