Revitalizing Tradition

 

Traditional leaders at Nkhulubvi Shrine

Paramount Chief Lundu and other esteemed traditional leaders beamed with joy on Monday as the Sungani Zakwathu Cultural Heritage Association unveiled plans for the rejuvenation of the Khulubvi shrine in Nsanje District.

The restoration project encompasses the construction of six houses dedicated to Mbukwa, Kombe, Chilamwa, Salima, Nyamkwingwi, and one for the safekeeping of cultural artifacts like clay pots. Additionally, initiatives include the implementation of a drainage system, installation of visitor benches, and the placement of directional signposts leading to the shrine.

The impetus for this endeavor arose from the devastation wrought by Cyclone Freddy upon the shrine's structures. Khulubvi holds profound cultural significance within Nsanje District, serving as a gathering place for the annual libation ceremony where supplications, including requests for favorable weather, are made to God through Mbona.

The Sungani Zakwathu Cultural Heritage Association, in collaboration with the Khulubvi Cultural Heritage Trust under the leadership of visual artist Eva Chikabadwa, spearheads this endeavor, bolstered by funding from the Cultural Emergency Response program in the Netherlands.

Expressing his enthusiasm during a meeting at the Nsanje District Council, Mathews Mfune, Executive Director of Sungani Zakwathu Heritage Association, highlighted the importance of communal ownership of Khulubvi and the imperative of its restoration. He disclosed securing over 18,000 Euros (approximately K33 million) for the project, aiming to commence in February and conclude by May 10.

In alignment with this restoration effort, Director of Museums and Monuments in the Ministry of Local Government, Unity, and Culture, Lovemore Mazibuko, emphasized the significance of preserving cultural heritage amid natural disasters. He commended the collaborative efforts of Sungani Zakwathu and Khulubvi Cultural Trust, affirming government support for the project and future endeavors in cultural preservation.

Paramount Chief Lundu, accompanied by Senior Chiefs Tengani and Chimombo, and Traditional Authority Ngabu, hailed the project's initiation, underscoring Khulubvi's cultural centrality to Malawi. He urged stakeholders to tread cautiously, preserving the shrine's authenticity without succumbing to modernization.

Earlier, Traditional Authority Ngabu officiated a libation ceremony, invoking blessings for the project's success, while attendees, adhering to tradition, donned black garments and refrained from wearing shoes upon entering the shrine.

 

 

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