Annual Concert · Chorale Christus Regnat
iBweranganzo
Where worship meets culture, an evening of choral excellence, Rwandan heritage, and community.
About the Concert
More than a concert
iBweranganzo, meaning a gathering place in Kinyarwanda, is the annual concert of Chorale Christus Regnat (CCR). Inaugurated in 2023, it brings together over 70 voices in an evening of gospel hymns, classical orchestration, and Rwandan traditional music.
The concert was born from a simple conviction: that music has the power to unite people in praise, awaken joy, and stir the spirit. Each edition carefully weaves songs in Kinyarwanda, English, French, and Latin, a multilingual repertoire designed to speak to every soul in the room.
Beyond the music, iBweranganzo carries a social purpose. The Dusangire Lunch campaign, launched at the first edition, raises funds to provide daily school lunches for children from low-income families, aligning with Rwanda's national school-feeding program.
2023
First edition
Annual
Every November
70+
Voices on stage
Kigali
Rwanda
Concert History
Previous Editions
1st Edition
iBweranganzo 2023
November 19, 2023
The inaugural concert that launched the iBweranganzo tradition, introducing the "Dusangire Lunch" charitable campaign and establishing CCR's signature blend of gospel, Rwandan traditional music, and classical orchestration.
2nd Edition
iBweranganzo 2024
November 3, 2024
A milestone edition marking growth in scale and ambition. The concert moved to a larger venue, expanded its multilingual repertoire (Kinyarwanda, English, French), and welcomed Father Innocent Consolateur representing Archbishop Cardinal Antoine Kambanda.
Upcoming · 3rd Edition
iBweranganzo 2026
Date
November 29, 2026
Time
4:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Venue
Saint Famille Hotel, Kigali
The 2026 edition continues the tradition of uniting praise and community. Expect an evening of gospel hymns, Rwandan traditional melodies, and multilingual choral pieces performed by over 70 voices under full classical orchestration.
What to Expect
An evening in many voices
Each iBweranganzo concert is a carefully curated journey through sound, opening with liturgical hymns, moving through Rwandan cultural classics, and building toward a multilingual finale that brings the full choir together in one voice.
Gospel & Liturgical
Hymns such as Twigishe Gusenga and Shimirwa Mukiza open the evening in worship.
Rwandan Traditional
Classic Rwandan melodies arranged for full choir, celebrating indigenous musical heritage.
Multilingual Repertoire
Songs in Kinyarwanda, English, French, and Latin ensure every guest finds a moment of connection.
Classical Orchestration
Full classical scores accompany the choir, music crafted to reach the heavens.
Social Mission
Dusangire Lunch
Every ticket sold at iBweranganzo contributes to the Dusangire Lunch campaign, providing daily school lunches for children from low-income families attending school near Regina Pacis-Remera Parish.
The campaign aligns with Rwanda's national school-feeding program, turning an evening of music into a sustained act of community care that outlasts the concert itself.
“To sing is to pray twice, and to act is to pray with your hands.”
Be Part of the Night
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Music has a way of finding us at exactly the right moment, a melody that stirs something words can't quite reach.
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