The Chibuku Neshamwari Traditional Dance Festival reached its midway point this weekend as Masvingo province crowned Jeketera Renyaungwe its champion, becoming the fifth region to select representatives for the national finals.
The winning group, performing the energetic Bira dance, captivated judges to claim the top prize at the provincial competition.
They edged out rivals Dzimbadzemabwe, who delivered a spirited Majukwa routine to secure second place, while fellow Bira performers Darerimwe rounded out the top three.
The top prize for the provincial winner is US$2,500, second place receives US$1,500, and third place earns US$1,000.
With half of Zimbabwe’s regions now having chosen their champions, attention turns to this weekend’s contests in Mashonaland East and Matabeleland South.
These competitions will complete the lineup for the highly anticipated national finals, where the country’s best traditional dance troupes will compete for supremacy.
The festival continues to showcase Zimbabwe’s rich cultural heritage through diverse dance styles, from the spiritual Bira to the celebratory Majukwa.
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