Speaking to participants of the event, Rwanda’s Ambassador to Congo Brazaville, Théoneste Mutsindashyaka reflected on bravery that characterized Rwandans in the past to defend national sovereignty.
“Since the creation of Rwanda, nationals have been characterized by bravery through expanding Rwanda’s territory, defending the nation against external aggression, liberating the country and striving for its development,” he said.
Amb. Mutsindashyaka urged Rwandans to emulate virtues that characterized the country’s heroes, particularly strong love for the nation and continuously striving for its prosperity.
He concluded advising the youth to be exemplary citizens contributing to national progress.
Participating Rwandans thanked the ambassador for delivering an insightful talk and pledged to continue working with other nationals for the development of their homeland.
Attendees also threw a party to celebrate the New Year 2022 together.
The National Heroes’ Day is celebrated on 1st February every year.
This year’s ceremony was held under the theme ‘ Our Heroism, Our Dignity’.
According to the law establishing the Chancellery for Heroes, National Orders and Decorations of Honor “a hero is any person who pursues objectives he/she undertakes to obtain a special achievement for the public interest and with high proven integrity, sacrifice and noble courage in his/her acts and who avoids being a coward in his/her actions in very trying situations.”
{{Rwandan heroes are classified into three categories namely:}}
{{Imanzi:}} The unknown soldier and Major General Fred Gisa Rwigema.
{{Imena:}} Mutara III Rudahigwa, Rwagasana Michel, Agathe Uwiringiyimana, Niyitegeka Félicité and Nyange students.
{{Ingenzi:}} No hero was classified in this category.
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