#HarareInternationalCarnival: Stars to Perform at the Welcome Reception

Harare International Carnival fiesta goes into overdrive this evening with a welcome reception set for the HICC at the Rainbow Towers.

The event will bring together most of the Carnival acts under one roof for what looks to be a great night of mixed entertainment

Jibilika Dance Troupe will open the night and as has become the norm the young dancers will lit up the HICC stage for all the upcoming performances.

Some of the performers include Burundi – Batimbo Percussion Magique, Mozambique – Centro Cultural Academico Montalto, China – Manux International Education M.I.E (World  Friends Day)

North Africans Egypt will be represented by a group called El Arish Folk Art Group and their act will be followed up by the Ethiopian National Theatre

Portugal and Nigeria will have Local Community showcasing their culture.

Local performers include dancehall chanter Seh Calaz and Dr Oliver Mtukudzi who just had a sold out show in South Africa last weekend.

Rhumba maestro Werasson who is expected in the country around 2300hrs will close the welcome party with a performance around 0130hrs

Earlier during the week, the Tourism and Hospitality Industry Minister Dr Walter Mzembi urged people to partake of the carnival happiness.

“To all people out there I want to encourage them to be part of this Carnival, a platform bringing us together to celebrate our oneness and unity as aptly captured in the theme for this year, One Love, Our Unity Our Pride,” he said.

Zimbabwe Tourism Authority boss Dr Karikoga Kaseke said the Carnival had already reached a million people in terms of participation and they are expecting the number to reach three million by Saturday.

He also said the Saturday street march is expected to attract at least five hundred people.

Meanwhile, Carnival favourite – the Samba Girls group Momo Kings accompanied by their male band landed at the Harare International Airport yesterday afternoon and excitement has already been generated throughout the city.

Watch the Samba Girls Arrival below