Zvishavane community is playing its part in protecting the country’s heritage to ensure socio-economic development, with a cultural festival taking centre stage in the town last Tuesday.
Various traditional groups from all walks of life took turns to showcase their dancing skills at Errymapple International School in Zvishavane, commemorating the cultural diversity that characterizes Zimbabwean society.
“We want to thank the organisers of this event because it gave us an opportunity to look back and ask ourselves who we are, and we are very happy about this,” a participant said.
“This teaches us Ubuntu and to know about our culture. So in the future, we will teach our children the importance of culture,” another added.
Errymapple Trust Group of Schools Director, Mrs Ashell Ruswa underscored the importance of heritage-based education in preserving local traditions.
“A society without culture is a lost society. The world is evolving and changing every day, our children are learning new things every day, so it is easy for them to forget where we are coming from. It is important, time and again, to remind them of who we are.”
Her Highness, the Chief Executive Officer of African Royals South Africa, Princess Boitumelo Monoketsi implored the local community to remain united and play their part in transmitting the knowledge to future generations.
“There are several benefits that are anticipated to be derived after this exercise, and these include preserving the local culture and heritage, strengthening communities, commercialisation of culture and art, and the preservation of heritage.”
The Second Republic has been on a drive to restore the long-cherished African tradition, with the First Lady, Dr Auxillia Mnangagwa, spearheading various programmes across the country.
