LYCO team and Margaret Constance Kamoto Malawi High Commissioner to Zambia stands between Gule Wamkulu dancers |
It is expected that the Malawi High Commissioner to Zambia,
Margaret Constance Kamoto will be present to watch the drama and dances
prepared by the Malawi troupe.
“We are set to perform this evening at 18:30, and we are
excited with the presence of Malawi High Commissioner to Zambia at this event.”
Confirmed James Kitchen, Executive Director of LYCO.
He said LYCO is going to showcase drama titled Nyangu and two dances – Gule Wamkulu and M’bwiza. He said Nyangu was written by Fumbani Phiri and was directed by Joyce Mhango Chavula.
Kitchen said the festival in Lusaka, is all about arts
and culture participated by two other countries namely Botswana and Zimbabwe.
“This platform is very important because Malawian
youths will share Malawian culture to other countries. It is very important because
we are exporting Malawian arts and culture to other countries.” He said
LYCO was invited by ASSITEJ
Zambia who are the organizers of the festival.
“This festival is for young people particularly drawn
from different schools and has been taking place for some time now. Also, ASSITEJ
Zambia has
been coming to Malawi for our
National Schools Youth Arts Festival (Nasfest) but it was only us who haven’t been
in Zambia to participate in their festival.” Shared LYCO’s Executive Director
LYCO team pose with officials from Department of Arts before leaving for Zambia |
“We are still in need of support because we have some
other expenses to be paid. We therefore encourage well-wishers to come in with
support so that upon our return to Malawi we should for remaining costs incurred
during the trip.” Appealed Kitchen
The 13 member team from Malawi, arrived on Thursday in
Lusaka, and on Friday met with Malawian High Commissioner to Zambia.
The three-day festival themed “My Story, Your Story” commenced
on Thursday, 15 June, 2023 and is expected to be concluded today.
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