The Rwandan embassy in the Netherlands hosted the 22nd anniversary of the Liberation Day in The Hague, on Saturday, under the theme "Together we prosper.”

The ceremony was attended by more than 250 guests, including Rwandan nationals living in the Netherlands, and friends of Rwanda.

A variety of entertainment that included Rwandan music, live band, traditional dance performances and a Rwandan culinary experience, were part of the day’s ceremony.

Amb Jean Pierre Karabaranga said he was honoured by everyone’s presence to celebrate the journey from a dark past to a brighter future.

"A journey of socio-economic transformation, which turned what was a failed state two decades ago into a model of a successful post-conflict reconstruction,” said Amb Karabaranga,

"The secret behind our success story can be found in three decisions that we took and that made us to be where we are today: we decided to stay together, we decided to be accountable, and we decided to think big. But the most important for us is that we were and are lucky to have a visionary leadership and the Government of Unity and Reconciliation.”

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