Kwita Izina – Baby Mountain Gorilla Naming Ceremony in Rwanda
Kwita Izina is a baby mountain gorilla naming ceremony in Rwanda in the Volcanoes National Park. “Kwita Izina” is a local Kinyarwanda name that means “To give a name”. It is an annual tourism event that recognizes conservation in Rwanda hosted in the month of September. During the ceremony, baby mountain gorillas are named in the presence of attendants from all over the world. This is linked to the Rwandese culture where newborns are named at birth. The naming of the baby mountain gorillas enables swift recognition within the different family groups with Volcanoes National Park. The names chosen are usually based on the different characteristics, the conduct of the baby mountain gorilla, and sometimes the birth story. The event is graced by traditional dance performances from local artists.![Kwita Izina: Baby Mountain Gorilla Naming Ceremony in Rwanda](https://jewelsafaris.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Kwita-Izina-Baby-Mountain-Gorilla-Naming-Ceremony-in-Rwanda.jpg)