04/10/2024
Name of event: Kwibuka 30: Commemorating the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi
Description: April 7th, 2024, marks the start of Kwibuka 30, the 30th commemoration of the Genocide against the Tutsi, which began on April 7th, 1994. Kwibuka, meaning “to remember” in Kinyarwanda, is a concept that invites us to honor and reflect on the tragedy of the Genocide. In solidarity with Rwandan Middlebury students, we extend an invitation to the entire Middlebury community to join us on this significant national and global commemoration event. It will feature speeches, poems, and a documentary screening to raise awareness about Rwanda’s painful past, acknowledge its resilient present, and contemplate its hopeful future.
Join us as we come together to remember, honor, and stand in solidarity with the Rwandan people.
Location: event will start in front of the Chapel and the documentary will be screened in Axinn 232
Date: April 12th, 2024
Duration: 2 PM - 5PM
Event is open to all (Middlebury college and town)
