Kwita Izina is the Gorilla Naming ceremony in Rwanda. It is aimed at conserving Gorillas and their environment. The statement is justified by the 2015 gorilla naming theme “conserving now and for the future”. Gorillas take long to produce but every year, Gorilla naming ceremonies are conducted to give names to the few born Gorillas. The Kwita Izina or Gorilla naming ceremonies are attended by a large number of tour operators from many parts of the world.
Aims of Kwita Izina (Gorilla Naming Ceremonies)
Baby Gorillas are majorly named for conservation purposes – the functions are aimed at making people a ware the benefits of their presence.
Gorillas are given specific names for easy identification – the rangers are meant to know each individual Gorilla by name and mastering their character.
Kwita Izina is done to increase the number of Gorilla trekkers in Rwanda. The ceremony makes tourists a ware about the presence of Gorillas since the functions are advertised internationally.
Annual Gorilla naming ceremonies are aiming at marketing others tourist potentials in Rwanda – Golden monkeys, birds and so on co-exist with Mountain Gorillas in Volcanoes National park hence increasing the number of visitors.
The function is done to update the entire world about Gorillas – this is because Gorillas are listed among the world heritage creatures.
Gorillas are unique primates but with some characters similar to those of human beings for example, Gorillas are capable of using sticks to scoop cassava, sweet potatoes and so on, they can uproot root, can throw stones to strangers when upset among other characters. Since each human being is given a name- Gorillas too deserve the privilege.
Gorillas are named to determine whether their number is increasing or decreasing – it is noted that Gorilla increase at a slow rate.
For smooth flow of trekking activities – rangers should be knowledgeable all about gorillas to satisfy tourists by telling them names of each Gorilla – Gorilla naming so important.
Kwita Izina unites Rwandans and non citizens hence friend ship. Many people come together for gorilla naming including tourists and locals.
The naming ceremonies increase the sales of gorilla permits – it is also used as a marketing strategy to promote gorilla tourism, the backbone of Rwanda’s tourism.
The naming ceremonies are aimed at reflecting Rwanda culture – it is done in African families to name new born.
This years Kwita Izina is to be held on 5th September 2015 in Volcanoes National Park. On Kwita Izina ceremony, the number of travelers looking to taking gorilla safaris in Rwanda normally increase and surpass availability. Therefore, if you are looking to enjoying this colorful event, please get in touch with a local tour operator early enough to book your trip in time.