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In Malawi, culture is an integral part of many people's lives. Malawians take their cultural events seriously and exhibit a hunger for more imagery and music. This explosion in creativity has most recently been associated with the hope and future of the countries growing confidence in itself and the arts which define - with all the diversity available, what it is to be a Malawian on a continent redefining itself.
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THE WAREHOUSE
CULTURAL CENTRE CONTINUES TO
GROW
The Warehouse
Cultural Center is situated
in Blantyre, Malawi, along
the lines of the former
Malawi Railways. It was
completely transformed in
2004 to accommodate a sound
proof indoor theatre and an
outdoor bar/café...for more
information visit:
www.thewarehouse-malawi.net
GULE WAMKULU - WORLD
HERITAGE ARTFORM
Gule Wamkulu literally translated "the big dance" is both a secret cult and ritual dance practiced among the Chewa
people living in Malawi,
Zambia, and Mozambique. The
Gule Wamkulu, ritual dance
and the Vimbuza, healing
dance were proclaimed
masters of the Oral and
Intangible Heritage of
Humanity by UNESCO in 2005.
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CHAMARE MUSEUM
The Chamare Museum
is a highly acclaimed centre
which displays and
interprets the history,
material culture and
spiritual heritage of the
tribes of Central Malawi,
and their interaction with
Christianity and Islam.
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MALAWI FILM -
SEASONS OF A LIFE by Shemu
Joyah
Seasons of a Life launched to much fan appreciation and optimism for the future of film in Malawi. This provocative film probes the choices made by men and women in various stages of their lives. With the launch and completion of this film- Seasons of a Life, (three years in the making) a bright light on the future of Cinema in Malawi now shines.
NANZIKAMBE TAKES
MALAWIAN THEATRE GLOBAL
Nanzikambe continues its
thrust forward with The
Accidental Death of
Democracy. A new production
from Malawi's finest theatre
development organisation.
Nanzikambe Arts
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ANNUAL
EVENTS
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LAKE OF STARS MUSIC
FESTIVAL
Since 2004, autumn in Malawi has seen the Lake of Stars Festival take place on the palm fringed shores of Africa's third largest lake: Lake Malawi. The festival raises money for charity, promotes Malawian music and provides travellers and Malawians alike with the opportunity to enjoy fantastic live music in an exotic and beautiful location. International and African artists share the stage at this fantastic festival. So far artists such as Groove Armada's Andy Cato, Felix B (Basement Jaxx), Yewande (US), the Chibuku DJs.
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