Dance group basks in carnival glory Dzikwa Trust traditional dance group
Dzikwa Trust traditional dance group

Dzikwa Trust traditional dance group

Bornwise Mtonzi Arts Reporter
Dzikwa Trust traditional dance group from Dzivarasekwa was crowned the Harare International Carnival overall winners of the 2015 edition after a tough competition held during the carnival street party over the weekend.

The competition was classified in different sects such as the Cultural Groups Category, Contemporary Category, International Category, Drum Majorettes, Junior Category, Best Overall.

The competition consisted of more than 24 groups from all over Zimbabwe and abroad who took turns to exhibit their dances.

Groups such as Amaonde from Zambia, Afrogination from South Africa, Preeti and Group from India, Kondanani Chimutale from Malawi, Lady Shamaine and Chimutale, Zimbabwe Acrobats, Baba Vedu Varikudenga Apostolic Group, Sunshine Group, Destiny for Women, Zimbabwe Traditional Dance Association and Samba dancers from Brazil among others took part.

In addition to being the overall winner, Dzikwa Trust (senior) were the first runners-up in the Cultural Group category while young dancers from the group won in the Junior Category.

In an interview Dzikwa Trust Arts and Culture coordinator Alouis Sagota could not hide his joy for being crowned the overall winners.

“I’m happy for the group Dzikwa Trust tor winning these awards. All these achievements are a result of extra effort and commitments from our directors who have shown great love for uplifting orphans and vulnerable children,” said Sagota

Dzikwa Trust is an educational support programme for orphans and vulnerable children in Dzivarasekwa. It supports more than 400 children and has a performing arts and culture programme.

This is not the first time Dzikwa Trust has performed in such competition as it has also featured in the Harare International Festival of Arts for more than five years.

Winners

Cultural Groups Category

Winner : Zhandukunyandu

Winner : Intombi Zomqangala

Ist Runner Up: Dzikwa Trust Senior

Contemporary Category

Winner: Zimbabwe College of Music

1st Runner Up: Diamond People MAS & Kweseka Makishi

2nd Runner Up: Orators

International Category

Winner : Brazil

1st Runner Up: South Africa

2nd Runner Up : Egypt

Drum Majorettes

Winner: Zengeza High 1

1st runner Up: Highfield High

2nd Runner Up: Girls High

Junior Category

Winner : Dzikwa Trust

1st Runner Up: Avondale Primary School

2nd Runner Up: Girls High

Best Overall

Winner : Dzikwa Trust

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