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Wallace Ruzvidzo
Herald Reporter
President Mnangagwa hosted the Chitungwiza Harmony Singers and Light Machine Gun (LMG) Choir at State House in Harare today.
During the ceremony, the President handed over a minibus to Chitungwiza Harmony Singers, a twin cab vehicle to their Choir Master and a 15-seater minibus to LMG Choir.
In his remarks, President Mnangagwa said he was pleased to host both groups and congratulated Chitungwiza Harmony Singers for raising the nation’s flag high through their recent performances in South Africa.
“Through your captivating performances, you have demonstrated that songs nurtured in Chitungwiza can compete and triumph on the international stage,” he said.
The President said culture is not only an expression of identity but also a lucrative industry.
He added that it is a vital pillar in the country’s ongoing growth and development.
President Mnangagwa said the LMG Choir stood as a powerful symbol of Zimbabwe’s liberation history.
“Liberation war cadres and communities used songs as a vital tool of communication, unity, mobilisation and ideological grounding.
“The LMG Choir derives its name from a prominent weapon of the liberation struggle, the legendary Light Machine Gun,” he said.
Sport, Arts, Recreation and Culture Minister Lieutenant General (Rtd) Ambassador Anselem Sanyatwe said the two ensembles represented much more than music excellence.
He commended the groups for their contributions to the country’s arts and culture landscape.
Minister Sanyatwe said the Government regards arts and culture as drivers of socio-economic emancipation.
“As we march towards an upper-middle-income economy, it is through such innovations that we unlock new opportunities for our people,” he said.
