Steve Sparx July 20 at 7:08pm
The program is shaping up for theChimanimani festival, the grass at the main stage has been slashed and pretty soon the sound of hammer on nail will reverberate around the village green as preparations go into overdrive.
The program kicks off on Friday 12 August at noon – Chimanimani groups will stage a talent show and there will be various cultural groups from the district. The chiefs blessing will begin at sunset, under the guidance of Chief Ngorima, with the main stage program thereafter.
Groups to look forward to throughout the weekend include Club Shanga, Chiwoniso, Kapfupi, Xvybes, Chikwata 263 plus more signing up; Mutare groups include Sunrise Band, Paprikaz and Juice Maposteri, whilst there will be performances from groups based throughout Chimanimani district, including Ngangu Band who recently had their first show in Harare.
This year we welcome Spanish dancehall, hip-hop group Swan Fyahbwoy, comprising Swan, 2 dancers and a DJ – we also welcome graffiti artist “el nino de los pinturas” Raul Ruiz who will paint a mural in Chimanimani.
Theatre shows from the HIFA Direct program, street performers, comedy, clowns, films, craft and workshops will be threaded throughout the venue and program; poet Ishmael Penyai will launch his latest Ndau and Manyika poetry book “Nhekwe Dziri Kanyi”.
Accommodation is limited in Chimanimani – for those planning to visit you can probably best look at either staying in a local home or camping options at Heaven Lodge, as well as at the hotel and Bridal Veil Falls.
There are available spaces for craft and merchandise stalls…food and drink available at the venue...welcome to Chimanimani...”Zimbabwe’s BIGGEST free entry festival…It’s Great for the Soul”
The program is shaping up for theChimanimani festival, the grass at the main stage has been slashed and pretty soon the sound of hammer on nail will reverberate around the village green as preparations go into overdrive.
The program kicks off on Friday 12 August at noon – Chimanimani groups will stage a talent show and there will be various cultural groups from the district. The chiefs blessing will begin at sunset, under the guidance of Chief Ngorima, with the main stage program thereafter.
Groups to look forward to throughout the weekend include Club Shanga, Chiwoniso, Kapfupi, Xvybes, Chikwata 263 plus more signing up; Mutare groups include Sunrise Band, Paprikaz and Juice Maposteri, whilst there will be performances from groups based throughout Chimanimani district, including Ngangu Band who recently had their first show in Harare.
This year we welcome Spanish dancehall, hip-hop group Swan Fyahbwoy, comprising Swan, 2 dancers and a DJ – we also welcome graffiti artist “el nino de los pinturas” Raul Ruiz who will paint a mural in Chimanimani.
Theatre shows from the HIFA Direct program, street performers, comedy, clowns, films, craft and workshops will be threaded throughout the venue and program; poet Ishmael Penyai will launch his latest Ndau and Manyika poetry book “Nhekwe Dziri Kanyi”.
Accommodation is limited in Chimanimani – for those planning to visit you can probably best look at either staying in a local home or camping options at Heaven Lodge, as well as at the hotel and Bridal Veil Falls.
There are available spaces for craft and merchandise stalls…food and drink available at the venue...welcome to Chimanimani...”Zimbabwe’s BIGGEST free entry festival…It’s Great for the Soul”
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