10/07/2024
The Mashonaland West Cultural Day Celebration in Chinhoyi at Korekore village.
Every year in May, from beginning to end, these ceremonies are held to teach and remind Zimbabweans about our history and traditions, as well as to celebrate the next rainy season. UNESCO designated July 12th to commemorate Korekore Culture, coinciding with the World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development, which was created on May 21st.
This will target young generations to learn about traditional beliefs and avoid drugs and substance misuse by utilising culture and traditions as a means of helping them grow Mother Tarisai Gusho Acting director at the department of sports, games and culture in Mashonaland West speaking about the commitment to celebrate this day and show each other our culture and traditions.
Announcing the guests who will be present, they say the Minister of Government and Regions in the Mashonaland West Region, Mr. Marian Chombo, will be the guest of honor and the Minister of Sports, Recreation, Sports and Culture, Hon Kirsty Coventry. . he will kick off the game. they talk about what will happen on this day including traditional dances, nature, cooking traditional food, and recipes.
This year the KoreKore Cultural Village is celebrating Mashonaland Month on 12 July 2024 at Makonde Chinhoyi. Various traditional artists are expected to be present to present traditional works in their Mashonaland west region. This year's host area (Korekore Village) has all the attractions for local, regional, and international tourists.
Running under the theme "Our culture building Zimbabwe brick by brick", this theme is in line with the president's 2030 policy which states that no person or place is left behind as well as the importance of cultural and social month that promotes cultural and social diversity.
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