By Staff Reporter
The spike in Covid-19 cases in the country has led to the postponement of the Culture Week commemorations in Chiredzi District.The event was scheduled for Friday at Chitsanga Hall.
It was cancelled at the eleventh hour hauling a big disappointment among local artists who had prepared to showcase their creativity given the time they have remained resilient due to Covid 19.
Organisers of the event, mainly youths who contribute a big number in the industry, cried fowl over the cancellation of the event arguing that politics is at play.
This is after Zanu Pf held its Inter District meeting that attracted more than 200 people at the same venue.
The youths also complained that some social events like soccer are underway in Zvishavane and Harare, yet their event was cancelled on the pretext of spike in Covid 19.
The culture week celebrations official launch was scheduled to start today (Friday) with a virtual Gala, fundraising dinner and closing ceremony expected to follow up during the weekend.
Groups of young artist that had spent a month on rehearsals were supposed to perform.The day was also earmarked for the official hand over of a Certificate to the newly formed Lowveld Arts and Culture Association(LACA) from the National Arts Council.
The association which was co-hosting the event with the Ministry of Youth, Sports, Arts and Culture said they have decided to go on with part of the event by hosting a virtual gala, strictly observing Covid 19 regulations.
“Despite the cancellation of the main event, the virtual Gala is going on as planned since it does not violate covid-19 regulations. We will record one artist at a time, to ensure no gathering,” said Costain Shamu, Chairperson of Lowveld Arts and Culture Association.
