admin“We are of the perspective that children and youths should get a chance to shine and they should utilise that moment to get educational ideas and, of course, entertainment.
“We are expecting some international artistes to come and conduct workshops together with children so they can understand and appreciate art.”
This year’s edition will see Simba Youthzone hosting a variety of teen shows. Renowned artistes such as author Shimmer Chinodya will share his set book experience on “Harvest of Thorns”.
“Let them also expect a bunch of activities we have lined up which will not only entertain the youths, but benefit them,” he said.
The call for youths to participate at Hifa came at a time when most Harare schools such as Chisipite, Girls High, Churchill, Mufakose High 1 and Arundel successfully played their role in last year’s fiesta.
Promise Mapiye (17), Prince Edward School Mbira Band member, said Hifa gives students an opportunity to showcase their talents and can be rewarded with scholarships if they impress.
“Like any other show or event, talent can be unearthed through live performance and probably the lucky ones can get scholarships,” said.
This year’s event will be graced by various renowned international and local artistes. French Giant Puppets, some as big as skyscrapers, will grace the streets of Harare during the festival where they will parade in the CBD.
Hope Masike, Bulawayo Kwela Kings flutists, Shimmer Chinodya, Winky D, Junior Brown and a host of other youthful artistes will headline this year’s festival for the local entertainers. Chinese acrobats will also be there.
Hifa this year will give platforms for schools to take part as a way of promoting and developing different cultural heritages within the youth zone.
Hifa is a six-day annual festival and workshop programme that showcases local, regional and international arts and culture in a comprehensive arts extravaganza.
Online Reporter