All set for inaugural Amagugu cultural expo

• Published date: 22 September 2022
• Publication title: The Chronicle

The Chronicle Yvonne Ncube,Showbiz Correspondent ALL is set for the inaugural two-day Amagugu Inkelo cultural expo which is slated for Friday and Saturday at Amagugu International Heritage Centre in Matobo. Participants in the cultural exhibition will take part in various cultural activities with the best performers receiving prizes.

A series of outdoor events that include competitions in the best decorated Thatha Nqola (scotch cart), Thatha Bhayisikili (bicycles), jumping castle for children, Gqula inkelo (Amarula kernel cracking) and leather tanning have been lined up. Indoor activities include making earrings, dolls, hairdos, decorating calabashes and painting walls.

Amagugu administrative officer Quiet Dube said preparations for the event are at an advanced stage. He said the idea is to have participants experience the various cultural activities.

"The event is very much on. Preparations are going on smoothly with everything seemingly in order despite few glitches in logistics due to lack of funding.

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