Zimbabwe: Magis Pahushamwari Concert

The Zimbabwe-German Society was a buzz of activity recently when Pilgrims of the Magis Zimbabwe Network performed songs, dance and celebration of the whole Zimbabwean culture ahead of the Magis 2016 and World Youth Day in Poland. The action-packed concert took place at Harare’s Milton Park.

The bright traditional decor surrounding the stage, gazebo and food tables set the tone for the evening, while the fairy lights in the trees brought on the nostalgia of a star-filled African sky.

Magis Pahushamwari Concert performances, which are a part of the preparations for the Festival of Nations in Poland, were aptly dubbed “Kwatinobva – where we come from.”

Guests who included family and friends were taken on a musical journey through the story of Zimbabwe serenaded by the beautiful traditional instruments of the Mbira and Ngoma as well as the guitar sound.

Musical interludes were accompanied by lyrical dance, traditional dance and poetry all choreographed and performed by talented young pilgrims.

Zimbabwe Pilgrims continue to prepare for Magis 2016 and World Youth Day in Krakow, Poland where they will share their faith and cultural experience with millions of youths the world over.

(By Haleema Mekani, Jesuit Communications Zimbabwe –Mozambique)

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