Ingoma kaZwelonke festival to showcase talent

VUYANI DIMBA

GRACED by His Majesty, King MisuZulu kaZwelithini, the City’s indigenous music and dance acts will showcase diverse cultures and traditions through Ingoma KaZwelonke.

The event takes place on 3 June at the Moses Mabhida Stadium People’s Park. The indigenous dance extravaganza will have 60 groups participating, with each group comprising of 40 dancers. Maskandi artists will also come together to perform. Entry is free.

The event will provide a platform to promote the indigenous dance development of both young and old.

Chairperson of the Community Services Committee Councillor

Zama Sokhabase said the highly anticipated arts and craft development project will focus on advancing indigenous dance.

“Ingoma kaZwelonke seeks to increase the value of artists and to ensure that indigenous dance plays a role in the City and province’s economy.”

She encouraged the public to attend the event.

“Before the main event, there will be other activities including the Imbizo Yamagosa and Imbizo yamabhungu namatshitshi. These seek to train, educate, and discuss improvement strategies to aid artists to make a living. It will be an enjoyable event,” she added. vuyani.dimba@durban.gov.za

EThekwini Municipality will host the Ingoma kaZwelonke indigenous dance development extravaganza on 3 June at People’s Park.

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