By Jonathan Mbiriyamveka
Countdown to Nyanga Arts Festival scheduled for 27-29 October 2022 in the beautiful setting of Zimbabwe’s eastern highlands has begun.
The festival is a key platform for raising awareness to reduce the carbon footprint of tourism establishments in Nyanga.
Organisers Nhimbe Trust have released the diverse program ahead of the inaugural Nyanga Arts festival.
Thursday 27 October, 9am-1pm – MUSIC BUSINESS MASTERCLASS – Country Club Hall Friday 28 October, 9am-1pm – THEATRE: AN ACT OF MAN – Maereka Primary School
Friday 28 October, 2-5pm – BIRA – Chief Saunyama Homestead: ‘Music According to Percussion’; ‘Mystery’; ‘Sarungano & The Storytellers Band’
Sat 29 October, 7pm-late – CONCERT – Montclair Hotel: Jah Prayzah, Feli Nandi, MC Abisha Palmer
“The programme is alive with diversity – from deep traditional to popular contemporary African music, environment-conscious theatre, the work of sculptors and craftspeople of Nyanga.
“A music business masterclass and NGO directors summer retreat, sampling of fine Nyanga ciders and other produce, nature and sightseeing tours – something for everyone and a great family weekend outing,” said Josh Nyapimbi of Nhimbe Trust.
National Arts Council of Zimbabwe Director Nicholas Moyo said: “The hosting of the inaugural Nyanga Arts Festival is a much-welcome development for the Cultural and Creative Sector in Zimbabwe and provides proof that the sector has managed to pick itself up and recover from the ravages of the COVID-19 pandemic.
“The Festival is a unique opportunity to uplift Zimbabwe’s diverse arts and cultural products while showcasing Nyanga as a tourist destination of choice.
“I would like to congratulate the organisers for putting up this event which provides a platform for artists to showcase their craft, share experiences in the workshop accompanying the festival and above all increase the platform for the consumption of local Cultural and Creative Sector products and services.”
Among attended are Mayors of Harare, Bulawayo and Mutare who have endorsed Nyanga Arts Festival.
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