Culture
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Artists fuel homosexuality debate
It’s Christmas Eve and a concert is underway at Zitherepano Pub in Mangochi, a rustic remote pub on south-eastern…
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Gule thrives among the Tumbuka
They are hundreds kilometres away from home to settle as tenants in tobacco farms in Rumphi. The distance, however,…
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Tumbukas to commemorate Gonapamuhanya tomorrow
Behold, the chief is coming, meek, and riding upon a donkey. The venue is Bolero Ground in Rumphi. The activity…
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Is lobola out of touch?
The issue of lobola (bride price) often generates contentious discourse and it, for sure, will remain so for a…
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Mpale Village in desolate state
Two years after fire destroyed part of Mpale Cultural Village in Mangochi, K35 million has been set aside to…
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A taste of cultural freedom
Last week’s Umthetho Cultural Festivals brought together Ngonis from Tanzania, Zimbabwe, Zambia and South Africa, but the Tanzanian dignitaries could…
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MALAWI’S ARTS EXPORT
Global processes of change and their influences on people’s lives are at the heart of Malawian artist Stainer Chindebvu’s works.…
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Mzimba’s Ngoni invasion
The ‘war machine’ that invaded one of the most modern and cherished buildings in Malawi—the Bingu International Conference Centre (BICC)…
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Usisya to hold Malipenga Festival
As summer is approaching, fun seekers should brace for a busy itinerary. Lake of Stars and Sand Music Festival are…
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Mwahengas preserve culture through salutations
The power of poetry over prose is in its condensation. The Mwahenga people in the Henga Valley, Rumphi seem to…
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Govt backtracks on cultural centres
Construction of cultural centres in the promotion of arts and culture in the country is not one of government’s priority…
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Mlolowa: Born to drum
On a day without occasion, the sounding of the drum draws a crowd of eager children longing to show off…
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uMthetho Festival to favour hikers
If you are good at hiking, then you stand a chance of enjoying beef atop Hora Mountain. For this year’s…
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82 years of honala performances
Stepping into Nkhata Bay, chances are high that the sound of honala can be heard across the mountainous plains. Honala…
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Can we see beyond ethnicity?
Joe Mkandawire (not real name) is deeply in love with Jane Chikabudula (not real name). Their relationship is based on…
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The ballroom dance that is m’bwiza
The moon illuminates the shores of Lake Malawi. Farmers wear a smile in response to the god harvest and the…
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History, culture at stake at Karonga Museum
The country’s museums face a challenge to find alternative ways of sustaining themselves and tackling emerging issues. The call comes…
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The hidden art of Dzaleka
The dream of one asylum seeker from DRC to have an art celebration at Dzaleka Refugee Camp came to life…
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Dancing vimbuza for a living
Not only is vimbuza part of the cultural fibre for people in Rumphi, it has now become a way of…
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Abandoning rites in the face of HIV
The Lhomwe distinguish themselves from other Malawi tribes by way of dress, food, dance and other cultural nuances. One cannot…
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