Plumtree the pride of Bakalanga ,
Plumtree the pride of Ubuntu,
Plumtree the pride of Zimbabwe….
Lobani mhande bana bakanyi kwedu ,
Lobani kwayara bana bendzindzime.
Lidzani milidzo nemipululu .
Hanani mose mudle mungwe ……….
This was part of my piece at the Masendu Ward Cultural Festival which was attended by thousands of villagers , from Plumtree,Bulawayo, Harare, and the neighbouring Botswana.
The community was celebrating, its 3rd annual cultural festival.
Traditional dance groups showcased traditional dance routines such as Mhande, Peru, Isitshikitsha, poetry and other dances.
Bulawayo theatre dance ensemble, Hloseni Arts Ensemble, were part of the performers and did not disappoint the Bakalanga.
It was thrilling to perform @ home were l was brought up, at a festival whick seeks to promote and preserve Zimbabwean Culture and traditions, particularly the Bakalanga language and culture.
Guest of honour was Mr Benson Dube an National Arts Council of Zimbabwe, official.Chief Masendu also witnessed the great occasion.
Journalists from Umthunywa ; http://www.umthunywa.co.zw/ and the Chronicle ; http://www.chronicle.co.zw/ were also present to see the story of Plumtree.
11 October , 2008.
