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Chibuku NeShamwari Traditional Dance Festival returns to celebrate Zimbabwean heritage
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The Chibuku NeShamwari Traditional Dance Festival is scheduled to return on May 9, 2026, offering a showcase of Zimbabwe's cultural heritage through music, dance, and community celebration. Delta Corporation marketing director Irimayi Muzorewa confirmed the 2026 edition, emphasizing its role in promoting cultural expression and unity. The event is a collaboration with the National Arts Council of Zimbabwe NACZ and the Zimbabwe National Traditional Dancers Association ZNTDA. Under the theme "Yorira Ngoma Shamwari, Siyakhal’is’gubhu Mngane," the festival highlights the power of traditional performance arts to connect communities. The 2026 festival will run from May 9 to July 11, featuring 10 provincial finals leading to a national showdown. Audiences can anticipate dynamic performances from dance groups representing diverse cultural traditions. The competition will begin on May 9 in Bulawayo at Manor Hotel. Subsequent provincial competitions will take place in various locations including Mt Darwin, Gutu, Gwanda, Murehwa, Harare, Chinhoyi, Victoria Falls, Watsomba, and Kwekwe. The national final is set for July 11, with the venue to be confirmed. Participants will compete for cash prizes at both provincial and national levels, with provincial winners receiving US$2,500, and the national top prize being US$15,000. Organizers indicated that prize packages might also include performance support, exposure, and recording or touring prospects. The festival aims to foster community eng
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