H.E. Prof. Dr. Henry MOVA, invited his colleagues ambassadors, the Congo population in Brussels and the friends of Congo for Congo National Day of 30th of June.

30th of June remembers the Independance of Congo from Belgium, as Congo was a personal possession of the Association International du Congo of Belgian King Leopold II between 1865 and 1908. In 1908 Leopold II decided to transfer Congo to the Kingdom of Belgium, as a gift. Congo remained a belgian colony till 1960 when it became independant.

H.E. Prof Dr. Henry Mova emphasized the need for the congolese population to recover their pride ad they recovered their independance. Congo is a country oriented to the future and its very important economical assets.

Musics and dances, typical to this eastern-african country created a warm atmosphere that everyone enjoyed.

 

Miguel D. DESNERCK

picture: lyla’s photo