LUSWINGO KALANGA FESTIVAL

The Luswingo Kalanga Cultural Festival is an annual event held at the Luswingo Heritage Site near Plumtree, Zimbabwe, that celebrates and preserves Kalanga culture. It features cultural exchanges, performances, traditional cuisine, and educational sessions focused on sharing stories and traditions between elders and youth. The festival was expanded to two days for the 2025 event, which included a guided tour of the Luswingo ruins.  

• What it is: The festival celebrates and preserves the heritage of the Kalanga people. 
• Location: It takes place at the Luswingo Heritage Site in Tokwana, near Plumtree, Zimbabwe. 
• Activities: The event includes traditional dances, educational sessions, traditional cuisine, and intergenerational dialogues. A guided tour of the Luswingo ruins is also a key part of the event. 
• Organizers: It is organized by the Kalanga Language and Cultural Development Association (KLCDA). 
• Significance: It serves as a platform to promote and teach the Kalanga language, which is one of Zimbabwe’s officially recognized languages.