Staff Writer
Organisers of Chibuku Neshamwari Traditional Dance Festival 2024 Festival have announced 11 May to 27 July as dates for this year’s edition.
Proudly presented in collaboration with the National Arts Council of Zimbabwe (NACZ) and the Zimbabwe National Traditional Dance Association (ZNTDA), the Chibuku Neshamwari Traditional Dance Festival 2024 will celebrate culture through traditional dance with the theme “Tamba Tione, Gida Sibone!”
Last year’s celebration marked 60 years and was awarded the Diamond Winner for Best Corporate Event of the Year at the National Exceptional Marketing Awards hosted by MAZ.
Irimayi Muzorewa (DELTA CORPORATION, Marketing Director) said the Chibuku brand looks forward to an exciting festival this year as it connects with its consumers through culture, dance, and heritage.
“Ten provincial finals will be conducted, as a build-up to the national finals, where provincial finalists will compete for the first prize. Winners stand a chance to walk away with monetary prizes at both provincial and national level,” Muzorewa said.
He said participants are required to register their groups with the National Arts Council of Zimbabwe and ZNTDA to be able to participate.
The Provincial Final prizes are as follows:
1st Prize: USD2,500
2nd Prize: USD1,500
3rd Prize: USD1,000
The National Final prizes are as follows.
1st Prize: USD15,000
2nd Prize: USD10,000
3rd Prize: USD7,500

