Malawi National Dance Troupe, which is part of the 20-member delegation that is participating in 38th Surajkund Festival activities in India, has won the hearts of patrons.
This is according to media outlets in India, where the troupe’s performances have been documented.
“It has been exciting since we started our performances and we have, indeed, received an overwhelming response. Media houses have followed the Malawi National Dance Troupe,” James Thole, who is part of the delegation, said yesterday.
As of Saturday, Malawi National Dance Troup had served close to 20 traditional dances such as Manganje, Vimbuza, Chisamba, Beni, Likhuba, Malipenga, Mbotoska, Ching’ande, Gwanyasa, Tchopa, Masewe, Likwata, Ngoma, Ingoma and Gule Wamkulu.
“Dances are part of our culture and are, therefore, crucial in promoting and preserving culture. The Malawi National Dance Troupe has done well, in terms of presenting traditional dances to this festival,” Thole said.
He also said apart from Malawi National Dance Troupe’s exploits, other creatives had done well in displaying works at the Malawi pavilion.
The works of Sinthani Komiha of Elyn’s Baskets was also featured in one of the publications in India.
She was depicted participating in an interactive activity that is related to the traditional craftsmanship of weaving.
Apart from Malawi, some of the African countries that are taking part at the festival include Zimbabwe, Nigeria, eSwatini, Equatorial Guinea, Cape Verde, Madagascar, Kenya, Tanzania, Eritrea, Uganda, Togo and South Sudan.
The festival, which runs up to February 23 2025, has, over the years, come to occupy a place of pride and prominence on the tourists’ calendar.
Surajkund International Crafts Festival is organised to promote and celebrate crafts, folk traditions and the cultural heritage of India.
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