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Hwange group — Pezhuba Pachena — will represent Matebeleland North province at the Chibuku Neshamwari national finals on 27 July 2024.
Pezhuba Pachena performed Nsumbule Dance and delighted judge’s panel at the provincial finals held at Chinotimba New Tarven.
In second position was Victoria Falls based Amakhosikazi which performed Isitshikitsha dance and in third place was Sizofika also from the resort town which performed Mzansi dance.
The Chibuku Neshamwari Traditional Dance Festival 2024 Festival have commended on 11 May 2024 and will culminate in the national finals.
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.
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