Zambia, Malawi and Mozambique celebrate

Thousands of people from Malawi, Mozambique and Zambia yesterday gathered at Mukaika palace of chief Paramount Kalonga Undi of the Chewe people to celebrate this years Kulamba Ceremony.

The event was characterised by traditional dances performance by various dance troops from the three countries.

Over 40 chiefs from Malawi, Zambia and Mozambique were among the people that gathered to celebrate the annual event.

Chiefs from Zambia included Chief Mukuni , Chief Chikanta and Chieftainess Mkomeshya and other local chiefs .
Acting President Rupiah Banda graced the occasion which was also attended by Ministers of Information Mike Mulongoti, Tourism Michael Kaingu , Presidential affairs Cecil homes , Community Development Catherine Namungala and other senior government officials.

The ceremony was meant to pay homage to paramount chief Gawa Undi by the Chewa Chiefs from the three countries.

Paying Homage , the Chewa chiefs informed the paramount chief about the governance issues, food security and other activities in their chiefdoms.

The first group to pay homage were chiefs from Malawi, followed by their Zambia counterparts and later chiefs from Mozambique.

Delivering his speech, Mr. Banda acknowledged the important role that chiefs play in fostering social and economic development.

He also lauded the paramount chief for his personal commitment and strong leadership in sustaining the Chewa culture through the Kulamba traditional ceremony.

At the same function, representatives from Malawei and Mozambique called for continued cooperation among countries in both traditional and political governance.