Samia’s leadership spurs Kizimkazi cultural heritage drive
ZANZIBAR: FROM spectacular dives into the Indian Ocean and the rhythms of traditional taarab music to a photographic exhibition celebrating Zanzibar’s people and heritage, the 2026 Kizimkazi Festival offered a colourful reflection of the cultural identity and development aspirations. The festival, held from August 8 to 14 under the theme “Kizimkazi Kumenoga! Shangwe na Fursa” …
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