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Dance competiton results

Thu - 12 Aug Written by Fespad Rwanda

Here is the detailed result of National Dance Competition during FESPAD 2010.

Last Updated on Thursday, 12 August 2010 14:33

The RDB hosted FESPAD conference

Thu - 12 Aug Written by Fespad Rwanda

The RDB hosted FESPAD conference on “Strengthening the creative industries through entrepreneurship” was attended by over 150 people, both national and international and brought together young artists, entrepreneurs, government and civic society.

After a few words from Honorable Minister Joseph Habineza and the official opening by the RDB CEO, John Gara, the conference kicked off.

It was a unique conference where there was a great mixture of demonstrations, lectures and debates on dance, music, theatre and film.

Young artists and entrepreneurs were able to interact with successful local and international artist entrepreneurs.

The outcome of the conference was that the creative industries are an important sector and can contribute significant revenues as well as being a springboard for development in general.

Although there Rwandan artist entrepreneurs face several challenges, it is a viable venture.

A Culture policy, Arts in the education curriculum, and a national venue for the Arts were some of the requests that were made at the conference. Below are highlights of the conference and biographies of speakers.

Last Updated on Thursday, 12 August 2010 14:34

FESPAD 2010 closing ceremony program

Fri - 30 Jul Written by Fespad Rwanda

FESPAD Closing Ceremony

Saturday July 31st 2010

3:00pm- 4:00pm	Arrival of guests
4:00pm- 4:10pm	Opening Remarks by the Master of Ceremony
4:10pm- 4:30pm	Welcome Remarks: Hon. Minister Habineza
4:30pm- 4:35pm	Country Performance: Angola
4:40pm- 4:45pm	Country Performance: Burundi Diaspora
4:50pm- 4:55pm	Country Performance: Uganda diaspora
5:00pm- 5:05pm	Country Performance: Guinee Conakry
5:10pm- 5:15pm	Country Performance: Burundi
5:20pm- 5:25pm	Country Performance: Madagascar
5:30pm- 5:35pm	Country Performance: France
5:40pm- 5:45pm	Country Performance: Democratic Republic of Congo
5:50pm- 5:55pm	Country Performance: Namibia
6:00pm- 6:20pm	Performance by Dance Competition Winner
6:20pm- 7:40 pm	Performance by participants of the dance workshops
7:40pm- 8:00pm	Seating for concert

Closing Ceremony Concert

8:00pm- 8:10pm	Opening Remarks by the Master of Ceremony
8:10pm- 8:25pm	Kitoko
8:30pm- 10:00pm	Kassav
10:00pm- 10:15pm	Massamba
10:15pm- 10:30pm	Makanyaga
10:30pm- 11:00pm	Ali Kiba
11:00pm- 11:10pm	Closing Remarks by the Master of Ceremony

Entrance: Free

Note: There will be fireworks display for the closing ceremony.

Last Updated on Saturday, 31 July 2010 19:41

Lauryn Hill Impressed By Culture

Fri - 30 Jul Written by Fespad Rwanda

Lauryn Hill holding Rwanda peace basket.

Kigali - Award winning American songstress and actress Lauryn Hill who has been in the country for the 7th Pan-African Dance Festival (FESPAD) said she has been greatly amazed by the country's progress and the rich culture.

Speaking to the press shortly before departing, Ms Hill as she is commonly known, said that she would not hesitate coming back for a second time to enjoy the great hospitality the country has to offer and defined her visit as "a major comeback to Africa and Rwanda."

"I am just excited to be here. I found Rwanda a country rich with culture and beautiful people. I am very excited about the progress I am seeing, it very hopeful,"

"I just came back from the memorial museum and what I saw was touching, powerful, important and extremely necessary," Hill said in an interview.

The former Fugeez star said that 13 years ago when she visited the continent, she went to Kenya but was advised against travelling to Rwanda for her safety and her pregnancy at the time but added that she had finally fulfilled her dream to come to Rwanda.

"The culture is rich, the people are beautiful, I would like to come back and visit for sometime," Hill said.

She added that she was impressed by the bi-annual festival which brings together various artistes and that through dance and music the festival can play an enormous role in rebuilding the country and marketing Rwanda as a country.

"I am happy to have been part of this exciting skill and talent showcasing event. It is really exciting," Hill said.

She further said that it is wrong for people in foreign countries to quickly judge Rwanda before coming down to see what is really happening and what the people are doing to move forward.

The 35 year old songbird is one of the many international artistes the weeklong festival has drawn to the country.

Source: The New Times

You can find the details program of the festival right here which is closing on Saturday at Amahoro National Stadium with the concert of Kassav group.

More pictures on our Flickr page http://www.flickr.com/photos/fespad2010/.

Here is on of the videos of her, performing in Kigali on 25th July short by inyarwanda.com, the popural and no 1 Rwandan music website.

Last Updated on Friday, 30 July 2010 17:43

Press release 24th July 2010

Mon - 26 Jul Written by Fespad Rwanda

PRESS RELEASE

July 24th, 2010

THE WORLD OF DANCE UNITES IN RWANDA FOR FESPAD 2010

Kigali- The Rwanda Development Board is pleased to bring Rwandans the Seventh Edition of the Pan African Dance Festival with live music performances by Koffi Olomide, Chameleone and our very own local artists.

On Saturday, July 24th, 2010, at Amahoro National Stadium, amid loud applause and an exhilarating crowd, several countries including Angola, China, DRC, Burundi, Uganda, Madagascar, Namibia, Angola, Guinee Conakry and Egypt paraded at the Opening Ceremony. This was followed by a spectacular and colourful choreography by Luo Cheng.

Last Updated on Monday, 26 July 2010 03:27