The Chibuku Neshamwari Traditional Dance Festival provincial competitions reached an exciting milestone this weekend as Mashonaland East and Matabeleland South selected their representatives for the national finals set for July 19 at Mutare Showgrounds.
In Mashonaland East, Goromonzi Arts claimed victory at Padhana Bar in Mutoko with their captivating Mbende dance, securing the region’s sole ticket to the national competition.
Zvemberi Arts and Nzwananai Arts followed closely in second and third places, respectively, after delivering equally spirited performances.
Meanwhile, in Matabeleland South, How Mine-based Sekusile Dance Group impressed judges with their energetic Isitshikitsha routine, earning top honours.
Fellow How Mine group Beni Arinoti took second place, while Blanket Mine rounded out the top three.
There were cash prizes for the top performers, with the provincial champion earning $2,500, followed by $1,500 for second place and $1,000 for third.
The provincial winners will now prepare for the highly anticipated national finals, where they will compete against champions from other regions for ultimate bragging rights.
Attention now shifts to Harare, where the final provincial competition will take place on June 21.
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