A day-long music party brought joy to Hwedza this Christmas. Thousands came to Machakaire Village for songs, dance, and free healthcare.
Twenty-five singers played for 24 hours straight. The show marked the return of the Hwedza Arts Festival, which had been missing last year. Minister Tino Machakaire started this party in 2018.
Star performer Alick Macheso lit up the crowd. He came at 4 p.m. and played hits like "Charakupa" and "Madhawu." The crowd wanted more.
Mark Ngwazi, who grew up here, sang his famous songs. "Taurai Madzoka" had people dancing. Other big names like Mambo Dhuterere and Killer T made the crowd happy.
The music helped more than just dancing feet. Three thousand people saw doctors for free that day. Some will keep getting help at health centers, paying nothing.
"We give this gift each Christmas," said Minister Machakaire. The people asked us to bring it back." He wants the music to help stop drug abuse and improve lives.
Macheso loves playing here. "This makes my fourth Christmas in Hwedza," he said. "The free doctors make this even more special."
The party did more than make noise. It brought people together, helping them remember their roots. Fans met their music heroes face to face.
These festivals matter. They keep old ways alive when new things come along. The music tells stories that unite people.
Twenty-five singers played for 24 hours straight. The show marked the return of the Hwedza Arts Festival, which had been missing last year. Minister Tino Machakaire started this party in 2018.
Star performer Alick Macheso lit up the crowd. He came at 4 p.m. and played hits like "Charakupa" and "Madhawu." The crowd wanted more.
Mark Ngwazi, who grew up here, sang his famous songs. "Taurai Madzoka" had people dancing. Other big names like Mambo Dhuterere and Killer T made the crowd happy.
The music helped more than just dancing feet. Three thousand people saw doctors for free that day. Some will keep getting help at health centers, paying nothing.
"We give this gift each Christmas," said Minister Machakaire. The people asked us to bring it back." He wants the music to help stop drug abuse and improve lives.
Macheso loves playing here. "This makes my fourth Christmas in Hwedza," he said. "The free doctors make this even more special."
The party did more than make noise. It brought people together, helping them remember their roots. Fans met their music heroes face to face.
These festivals matter. They keep old ways alive when new things come along. The music tells stories that unite people.
