Moffat Mungazi
Tendai Gukutikwa
Post Reporter
A VIBRANT celebration of identity and heritage took place this afternoon at Chief Zimunya’s homestead, marking the official launch of the provincial culture month.
The event was a colourful affair, featuring traditional dances, cultural exhibitions, and powerful calls to revive Zimbabwean pride.
Minister of State for Manicaland Provincial Affairs and Devolution, Advocate Misheck Mugadza urged communities to embrace their culture as a tool for progress. He also challenged traditional leaders to take the lead in cultural tourism initiatives.
“Let our culture enable us to build a future that respects our past. Chiefs must become champions of cultural tourism in their jurisdictions,” he said.
Minister Mugadza further encouraged people to wear the national fabric with pride and champion cultural values in their daily lives.
The event showcased the diverse heritage of the Manicaland people, featuring herbal medicine displays, hand-crafted artefacts, and traditional dance troupes.
Chief Zimunya emphasized the importance of passing down cultural knowledge to address modern societal challenges, particularly drug abuse among young people.
“Our parents taught us values through culture. We must do the same for our children,” he said.
The event also featured the Nhanga/Gota programme, popularized by the First Lady, Amai Auxilia Mnangagwa, which promotes moral education through traditional settings.
The Provincial Sports, Arts and Culture head, Mr Clifford Mujoko echoed the call to embrace ancestral roots and indigenous knowledge systems.
He announced that culture month celebrations will continue in other districts.
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