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National Culture Month, Zimbabwe 2025, “Celebrating Indigenous Voices”; a turning point for me into a wider Dance, Art, Rhythm, Music and Craft celebration in my art practice…

Zimbabwe’s 2025 National Culture Month, May 2025, under the theme “Celebrating Indigenous Voices” celebrated the country’s diverse cultural and linguistic heritage. Culture Month Launch at Rusununguko Clinic, Chiredzi, Zimbabwe, was the lowveld component of the nationwide events – particularly celebrating … Continue reading

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Budula Dance Festival 2025; Dancing with Community at Boli-Muhlanguleni….

Building Sustainable Connections, Budula being an active, well used pathway. The Budula Festival 2025 is spearheaded by the Mahlanga Trust, focusing on Dance. A budula is an active pathway, a corridor, and so is an apt title, considering the transboundary collaborations … Continue reading

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Chauke ChaHumba; of Fire, Giant Snail Shells and Totems..

The Chauke Cha Humba story: In Mahenye Village, our Chauke clan reveres the giant land Snail (Humba) , and Fire… Snail/Fire artworks at the National Arts Council of Zimbabwe National Cultural Month Launch at Rusununguko Clinic, Zimbabwe, 17th May 2025….. … Continue reading

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Salt and Hot Springs: Culture and Snail Shells

fascinated always by giant african snail shells, storytelling and snail shell stories…. Continue reading

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