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COMMUNITY-based centre, Village Walk cultural and arts centre situated near Forbes Border Post is nearing completion with owners saying the centre will officially be opened early next year.
The centre, according to entertainment consultants and owners, Obey “Big Fish” Hove and Tichaona “DJ Fresh” Zhuwau, is aimed at promoting arts, culture and entertainment in the province. It will proffer a platform for musicians, arts groups as well as artists to showcase their talents.
The place is also expected to bring together different cultural etiquettes from Zimbabwe and the neighbouring Mozambique through tradition and contemporary music.
“Despite financial challenges affecting every sector, we hope to see this cultural centre fully functional by early next year. The first level of spacious gazebos and play centre will be fully constructed before end of this year while the second and last level of arts blocks should be done by early next year,” said co-proprietor Hove.
“We would like to thank stakeholders, the construction team and entire Manicaland province for supporting us. It is critical to preserve our culture as well as learn some cultural lifestyles from neighbouring countries. Young people are our main targeted audience and the centre will provide a platform for artistes and artists to showcase their visual and performing prowess.
He added that the cultural centre was also aimed at boosting domestic tourism since it contributes significantly to the national fiscus as well as creating employment and placing Mutare on a regional and international map in terms of cultural preservation and promotion of music and dance.
When The Weekender visited the place recently it was serious business with builders putting up final touches on the main Gazebo.
Online Reporter