Intwasa | Intwasa ARTS Festival koBULAWAYO

Some Fun Facts

30,000

Audience Targeted

Years Celebrating

Countries Represented

NAMA Awards Won

About Intwasa

Founded in 2005 and a highlight of Bulawayo’s cultural calendar, Intwasa is one of the longest running multidisciplinary arts festivals in Zimbabwe. The festival takes place every September in various venues in Bulawayo’s central business district and offers a diverse programme that includes theatre, dance, music, spoken word, visual arts, literary arts and fashion.

Intwasa is an isiNdebele word meaning spring, which is when the festival is held. Spring signifies rebirth, regrowth, rejuvenation and renewal. The ideas of rebirth and renewal permeate the festival, providing festival-goers with memories to carry them through to the next edition.

The festival, a feast of entertainment rooted in the heart of what is known as Zimbabwe’s most creative city, is about bringing people together and celebrating human diversity and creativity. It encourages bold, thought-provoking ideas and brave performances.

With the venues being central, it is safe and easy to walk from one venue to another. The City Hall Car Park remains the hub of the festival, with most events being free of charge and something to appeal to everyone.

Make a date with Intwasa 2019

Our Mission
To produce a festival that encompasses mass celebration of diversity and creativity.

Our Vision
To be the leader in the creation of platforms that promote excellence in Zimbabwe’s arts and culture.

Our Objectives
• To celebrate the arts
• To create new markets for local and international artistes through collaborations and partnerships.
• To promote cultural heritage and tourism.
• To facilitate the empowerment of children, youth and women through the arts.
• To create alternative spaces for new ideas and freedom of expression.
• To develop and implement a sustainable organisational strategy including the mobilisation of resources for the arts.

Our Team

We believe in a diverse range of personnel to bring creative skills, thoughts, and ideas to the table.

Raisedon Baya

Festival Director

Runyararo Mutandi

Festival Administrator

Board & Team

BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Obert J. Z. Sibanda (Chairperson)
Nesisa Mpofu
Voti Thebe
Daniel Chikwaya
Jane Morris
Stella Nkomo
Witness Tavarwisa
Samukeliso Khumalo
Nonceba Mnkandla

SECRETARIAT
Raisedon Baya – Festival Director
Runyararo Mutandi – Festival Administrator

FESTIVAL TEAM
Thabani H. Moyo – Venue Manager
Possenti N. Sikosana – Venue Manager
Nkululeko Nkala – Marketing & Communications
Witness Tavarwisa – Artist Liaison / Logistics Mgr
William Nyandoro – Venue Manager
Matesu Dube – Venue Manager
Christensen Mapuranga – Venue Manager
Richard Ndlovu – Venue Manager
Nelson Mapako – Venue Manager

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