Jikinya Dance Festival
| Country and Region | Zimbabwe — Mashonaland East |
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| Type of Festival | Dance |
| Location of Festival | Avondale, Mashonaland East, Zimbabwe |
| Festival Contact Information | National Arts Council of Zimbabwe |
| Festival Description | The National Arts Council of Zimbabwe first organized the Jikinya Dance festival in 2002 as a competitive festival among school-aged children. The aim is to preserve the rich cultural heritage of the country by showcasing various traditional dances. The festival involves primary school pupils from throughout Zimbabwe as a way to encourage the youth to appreciate and perform traditional Zimbabwean dances in a competitive program. |
| Festival Dates | November 26, 2011 |
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