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Guruve Marimba Arts Ensemble were at the weekend voted to represent Mashonaland Central Province after coming tops in the Chibuku Neshamwari Traditional Dance Festival held at Tipaz Bar & Nite club in Shamva.
The dinhe ensemble delighted the fans and judges to win the ticket to the national finals slated for Mutare on July 19, 2025.
Chinyakare Arts which also performed dinhe dance came second while Shamva Beni came third with their Ben Arinoti dance.
Guruve Marimba Arts Ensemble pocketed USD2,500 while Chinyakare Arts won USD1,500 and last but not least Shamva Beni got USD1,000
Held in partnership with the National Arts Council of Zimbabwe (NACZ) and the Zimbabwe National Traditional Dance Association (ZNTDA), this year’s festival promises to be a vibrant celebration of our culture and heritage through traditional dance.
This year’s festival will run under the theme, ‘Ngoma Ngairire Shamwari, Tshay’sgubhu Mngane’.
With a legacy spanning over 60 years, the award-winning Chibuku Neshamwari festival is gearing up to be an exciting event as it connects with consumers through the passion and expression of culture, dance, and heritage.
Chibuku Neshamwari competitions commenced on 10 May till the 19th of July 2025. As a buildup, 10 provincial finals will be held, leading up to National finals.
Participants stand a chance to walk away with monetary prizes at both provincial and national level.
Last year’s winners came from Mashonaland East, having showcased the Mbende Dance.
Get ready to celebrate culture and heritage with Chibuku. Chibuku Taste the Goodness!
The National Final prizes are as follows.
1st Prize: USD15,000
2nd Prize: USD10,000
3rd Prize: USD7,500
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