ACTUALITÉS
The Higher Institute of Arts and Crafts of Mbujimayi honours its graduates and ends the 2025-2026 academic year in style
Amid a festive atmosphere and shared emotion, the Higher Institute of Arts and Crafts of Mbujimayi held its joint ceremony for the graduation and the close of the 2025-2026 academic year on Thursday 30 July. It was a memorable occasion dedicated to excellence, creativity and know-how — values dear to this leading institution.
The ceremony was attended by the Provincial Minister for Gender, representing the Governor, alongside the academic, scientific and teaching staff. Lecturers, researchers, families and friends also came in large numbers to cheer and support the new graduates, true ambassadors of the arts and crafts and of technical innovation.
Before entering the Centre Prof Tshiam, where the ceremony took place, the graduates' procession made its way along the city's main roads — from the Governor's office to Kimberlite, via Saint John the Baptist Cathedral in Bonzola — offering passers-by a proud and symbolic parade that combined academic tradition with a strong presence in the city.
Marked by inspiring speeches and the presentation of awards, the event showcased the talent and determination of young people ready to take on the challenges of the cultural and industrial sectors. Relive this memorable day in pictures, a testament to the commitment and energy of a whole community looking to the future.
