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This year on 1st September 2017, Rwanda hosted the 13th Kwita Izina, (gorilla naming ceremony) inspired by the ancient Rwandan tradition of naming babies soon after they are born.In the 12 years since the event was established, 216 mountain gorilla babies have been named in a celebration of nature together with the communities who protect the majestic mountain gorillas.The event brought together thousands of Rwandans, friends of Rwanda and celebrities to Kinigi at the foothills of the Volcanoes National Park. Launched in 2005, Kwita Izina, a uniquely Rwandan event, is not only a celebration of newly born mountain gorilla babies, but also serves to raise awareness of the importance of the protection of species and their habitats at community, national, regional and international levels. Naming a mountain gorilla baby is considered a great honour. Baby Namers are carefully chosen to include individuals both globally and locally that have made a great contribution to conservation efforts both in Rwanda and the world. There has been growing concern from environment activists that growing human encroachment is threatening depletion on biodiversity, including the endangered mountain gorillas, so on your own view why endangered species like gorillas need special attention? |
 
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just keep it up
Posted 01-02-2018 22:53
great step to maintain biodiversity
Posted 01-02-2018 22:52
Hi, Irakoze! Thanks for introducing the Gorilla Naming Ceremony to us! I think the idea of giving names to baby gorillas is very warmhearted, and that it shows how much the people of Rwanda truly care for these animals. I personally think that the first step to protecting wild animals is to realize that the lives of animals are just as precious as the lives of humans. I think this ceremony, extending the tradition of naming human babies to baby gorillas, coincides with my idea. Thank you for your report!
Posted 28-09-2017 17:01
This celebration is really meaningful in the way that people can think of their neighbor nature and understand the importance of keeping biodiversity in the earth. Many endangered species like Gorillas are gone annually due to many factors. One of them is environment variation caused by humans' indiscriminate use of its resources for their development. We have to protect these endangered species because each of them has their own contribution to the eco-system and their life is precious as our is. Thanks for your great report :)
Posted 19-09-2017 17:50
One of the precious wealth of Rwanda. Thanks for the report Ghislain
Posted 16-09-2017 19:53
Yes Sumit, there are many endangered species around the world which need respect and protection.
Posted 16-09-2017 17:02
I think Mountain Gorillas are only indigenous to African countries. They are rare in other continents. This unique event to conserve Gorillas held in Rwanda is very fascinating and promising. I hope all the countries should organize this kind of unique events to conserve their indigenous species.
Posted 16-09-2017 15:38