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Kizimkazi Festival's Role in Preserving Zanzibar's Cultural Heritage

Latest Tanzania culture news · Kizimkazi Festival's Role in Preserving Zanzibar's Cult… explained · updated Aug 13, 2026 · breaking news · latest updates · explained

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  • Mwinyi made the remarks while officially launching the 2026 Kizimkazi Festival in South Unguja after participating in a walk marathon and a business exhibition.
  • Kizimkazi Festival 2026 coordinator, Makunduchi MP and Mwanamke Initiative Foundation chairperson Wanu Hafidh Ameir, said the foundation was contributing to efforts to address social challenges, particularly in health.
  • ZANZIBAR: ZANZIBAR President Hussein Ali Mwinyi has positioned the Kizimkazi Festival as more than a celebration of culture, saying the annual event can open up tourism, business and investment opportunities.
  • Mwinyi said activities including dhow races, cultural performances, sports, traditional food exhibitions, music and development project launches were helping preserve Zanzibar’s cultural heritage and pass it on to.
  • He said the festival had grown in popularity since its establishment, attracting participants from across Zanzibar, mainland Tanzania and abroad, and had become an important platform for showcasing the country’s.

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