By MacPherson Mukuka
Music was played, traditional drums and music where beaten
and sung while the people from different walks of life danced and jubilated
during the commemoration of the world day for cultural diversity for dialogue
and development.
The United Nations adopted the day in 2002 after the 2001, September
11 twin tower attacks in the United States of America.
Zambia was not left out of the annually celebrated event;
the Kabwata Cultural Village was the centre where the activities took place,
and attracted hundreds of people, locals and those from overseas.
Tourism and Arts Minister Jean Kapata graced the event in
the company of area member of parliament, Given Lubinda, her deputy Laurence
Evans, Local government deputy Minister Nicholas Banda among others.
Ms Kapata said in her speech that the significance of the
day is that it is a global call for every person to deepen their understanding
of values of cultural diversity and to learn to live together better by
engaging with people around.
Mrs Kapata added that cultural dynamism may create a
generation gap especially between young people and the old because of the way
older people do certain things which young ones may perceive as outdated.
And director in the department of tourism and arts Victor Mukashi
said the idea of the day is to recognise and respect the many cultures in the
world.
Meanwhile, Lusaka Province Permanent secretary Wamunyima
Muwana appealed to the Minister to make the cultural village return its beauty
by holding events of such nature there.
And area Member of Parliament Given Lubinda pledged his
office support to working with the Ministry of tourism to developing the
cultural village.
The theme of the day was: do one thing for diversity and
inclusion,” and to spice up the theme, food from Egypt, Nigeria and Zambia was
on the table to sample.
Remember to do one thing for diversity and inclusion in all
what you do.
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