(Special for CAFS) Rwanda marks national harvest day with call to strengthen unity, eradicate household poverty


KIGALI, Aug. 5 (Xinhua) -- Rwanda on Friday celebrated the National Harvest Day commonly known as "Umuganura," with a focus on encouraging Rwandans to make efforts to strengthen national unity, eradicate household poverty, and achieve prosperity.

The festival, which falls on the first Friday of the month of August, is a cultural event to celebrate the harvest. Rwandans from all walks of life gathered in their respective villages to share and celebrate the achievements of their harvest.

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