Chewa Heritage Foundation (Chef), a cultural and charitable grouping has assured chiefs and their subjects that all is set for annual Kulamba ceremony which pays homage to loyal King Kalonga Gawa Undi slated for August 29, 2015 at Mkaika in Zambia.
Speaking in an exclusive interview with The Maravi Post on Tuesday, August 25, 2015 in the capital Lilongwe, Professor George Kanyama Phiri, Chef’s Chairperson expressed optimism towards the Kulamba event in Malawi.
“We are almost ready with preparation for Kulamba ceremony over the weekend based on financial support got from within, Chef’s fundraising activities conducted previous months as to meet the tentative budget.
“Special recognition must go to Airtel Malawi and Prime Insurance for bailing us with MK2 million and MK500, 000 respectively such that MK5 million in total, has been realized for our preparation. The money is along the budget line. But there is still room for more support from other well-wishers.
“This year’s event is unique as we have incorporated other tribes including Mulhakho wa Alhomwe will be in attendance to the event as a sign of togetherness. Thus, all chiefs and their subjects must get in touch with Chef’s secretariat on travelling modality to the venue. Chef won’t able to sponsor anyone but rather assisting them with documents to travel safely”, elaborates Professor Kanyama Phiri.
However, Professor Kanyama Phiri disclosed the visiting of the loyal King Kalonga Gawa Undi to Malawi on September 9, 2015 which among other things will have mutual talks with the country’s chief and government officials.
“Chef still needs financial support from the corporate world which will cater for the visiting the Chewa King expected into Malawi on September 9, 2015. So, we wont rest seeking support from well-wishers doing the same on this special visiting event by our King”, urges
Phiri.
Chewa Heritage Foundation (Chef) was established early 2004 with aim of preserving customs, values and traditions of Chewa people in Zambia, Mozambique and Malawi with over 13 million people and 137 chiefs under its operation.
