Staff Writer
A mhande dance group recently booked their place in the Chibuku Neshamwari Traditional Dance Festival national finals after coming top in Mashonaland West Province.
Budiriro Arts beat Chbvindoka Nyau in second place and Garawabika Gure Club in third place at the provincial finals held at Yolandar Beerhall in Chinhoyi.
The Chibuku Neshamwari Traditional Dance Festival 2024 Festival commenced on 11 May 2024 and will culminate in the national finals on 27 July 2024 in Masvingo province.
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.
Participants are required to register their groups with the National Arts Council of Zimbabwe and ZNTDA to be able to participate.
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