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Inventorying of the music and dance of the Lozi and Nkoya people of Kaoma District

  • Financial assistance:
    • US$ 24,928 granted in 2015
  • Dates of implementation:
    • 04/08/2016 - 30/06/2017
  • Documents:

Benefitting country(ies): Zambia

Overview:

The Lozi and Nkoya people located in Kaoma District, in the Western Province of Zambia, share music and dance practices as a result of their coexistence for centuries. However, the two communities have lately experienced a rift due to land disputes and district control. In the absence of sufficient efforts to inventory their shared living heritage, its viability is threatened by these conflicts, as well as impacts from technology and globalization. With the ultimate goal of bridging the gap between the two communities, the project aims to bring out similarities in music and dance of the Lozi and Nkoya people by drawing up a community-based inventory, raising awareness of the importance of intangible cultural heritage and ensuring its mutual appreciation. Implemented by the Zambia National Commission for UNESCO in close cooperation with the Department of Arts and Culture of the Ministry of Tourism and Arts, activities include: the identification and selection of key custodians and practitioners; training on community-based inventorying; fieldwork for the development of an inventory; and an exhibition that will highlight the sociocultural significance of the music and dance of the Lozi and Nkoya people.

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