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More than 500 attend Rwanda cultural gala in Nairobi

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More than 500 Rwandans and friends of Rwanda attended the second Rwanda Cultural Gala and Exhibition in Nairobi, organised to promote the country’s heritage and strengthen community ties. The programme included sports competitions, performances and an exhibition of Rwandan businesses, according to the organisers.

More than 500 Rwandans and friends of Rwanda attended the second edition of the Rwanda Cultural Gala and Exhibition, held at the Utalii Sports Club in Nairobi, Kenya, Taarifa reports.

The event featured football, volleyball and igishoro competitions, a traditional Rwandan board game, as well as cultural performances and an exhibition of products and services from Rwandan entrepreneurs. The organisers wanted to promote Rwanda’s cultural heritage and strengthen ties among participants, according to Taarifa.

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