The city of Huye, with the support of Castres, celebrated the science festival for the very first time. On this occasion, young girls were encouraged to embrace science.
After 35 years of partnership between the cities of Castres (France) and Huye, the science festival was launched in this southern Rwandan town.
The pupils who follow the science combinations demonstrated how they can put into practice what they learn in class by producing some of the materials they need in everyday life.
The chargé d’affaires at the French Embassy, Jérémie Blin, showed the girls the need to learn science. “Science has concrete applications in everyday life,” he explained. “It is very important that young people are aware of this… And if they like it, that they can follow scientific careers,” he added.
The mayor of Huye district, Ange Sebutege, welcomed the launch of the science festival especially as Huye is a university town with more than 118 schools.
“All our schools, other institutions such as the university and the population in general have learned that science is a potential tool that can condition real development,” said Mayor Ange Sebutege.
“We solemnly salute your collaboration and your willingness to maintain this good relationship that now lasts 35 years,” said Mayor Ange Sebutege.
The Science Festival was organized thanks to the partnership between the city of Castres and the district of Huye. This form of cooperation focuses on health, education, handicrafts and agriculture.
“I would like to see other partnership arrangements created between other towns, other French and Rwandan local authorities,” expressed the chargé d’affaires, Jérémie Blin.
France has been celebrating the science festival since 1991, but in Huye it is for the very first time.
Gérard Rugambwa
