Cardinal Antoine Kambanda and Minister of Education Gaspard Twagirayezu join students to cut a cake during Lycee de Kigali's celebration of golden jubilee on Saturday, June 8. Photos by Christianne Murengerantwari
Lycée de Kigali (LDK), one of the leading public schools in Rwanda, on Saturday, June 8, celebrated its 50th anniversary.
The colourful event attracted hundreds of current and former students, parents, government officials, Minister of Education Gaspard Twagirayezu and Catholic Church leaders, including Cardinal Antoine Kambanda.
The school was founded by the French government in 1974, is run by the Marist Brothers of the Catholic Church since mid-2022. Lycée de Kigali is a mixed high school with a reputation for attracting some of the best-performing students from primary schools across the country.
The New Times' Photographer Christianne Murengerantwari covered the ceremony. Here are the highlights, in pictures:
Lycee de Kigali's celebration of golden jubilee took place on Saturday, June 8. Photos by Christianne Murengerantwari
Cardinal Antoine Kambanda at the celebration of the 50th anniversary.
Cardinal Antoine Kambanda leads the holy communion during the celebration of the golden jubilee on Saturday
LDK is based in Rugunga in Nyarugenge District, City of Kigali.
During the ceremony, there was a presentation of all promotions. Captured here is a parade of former LDK students from 1985 - 1994.
A parade of former LDK students from 1997-2004
A parade of Lycee de Kigali's former students from 1974-1984
Former Lycee de Kigali students during a parade at the celebration of the 50th anniversary on Saturday, June 8
A parade of the current students of the school
Current students of the school entertain the audience during the celebration of the golden jubilee on Saturday, June 8. Photos by Christiane Murengerantwari
The 50th anniversary of Lycee de Kigali Secondary school took place on Saturday, June 8
Minister of Education Gaspard Twagirayezu addresses the event
Cardinal Antoine Kambanda and Minister of Education Gaspard Twagirayezu and students cut a cake at the celebration of the 50th anniversary.
The colourful event attracted hundreds of current and former students, parents, government officials and Catholic Church leaders
Some participants follow the proceedings of the ceremony at Lycee de Kigali as the school marked the 50th Anniversary.
Cardinal Antoine Kambanda delivers remarks during the ceremony
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Cardinal Antoine Kambanda and Minister of Education Gaspard Twagirayezu pose for a group photo with students at the celebration of the 50th anniversary.
Cardinal Antoine Kambanda and Minister of Education Gaspard Twagirayezu pose for a group photo with students at the celebration of the 50th anniversary.