Rwanda Day turn up was overwhelming

Editor,Rwanda day venue was so full that hundreds of Rwandans and friends of Rwanda who had travelled from far and near to be part of the communion with fellow Rwandans were unable to find a place inside and had to follow proceedings from outside the hall.And this was despite the fact many others who might have made the journey from other European countries were discouraged by the obstacle course of getting British visas if you do not hold a European Union passport. The real story here is the irrepressible determination of Diaspora Rwandans to seize every opportunity to interact with their president and fellow Rwandans that these Rwanda Days represent. I’m very grateful for what Rwanda Days are achieving. Let’s keep on moving forward.Mwene Kalinda, Kigali,Rwanda************************Thanks a lot Pan, you spotted right. It was my first Rwanda Day, and I think it was worth the trip for those who came from outside the UK. The reason why people are coming in massive numbers is “agaciro (dignity)”. Our leader President Paul Kagame valued us as “imfura (noble)”. And I cannot describe how I felt that day. But in one word, I felt as someone who is very valuable – valued by our country’s achievements, by our leader, and by our leadership. It was unique, it was Rwanda Day in London 2013. Thank you.Rwema, Coventry United KingdomReactions to Pan Butamire’s commentary, “Rwanda Day, London 2013”, (The New Times, May 24)

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Rwanda Day turn up was overwhelming