Kwasukasukele – Storytelling As The Bedrock Of Folklore And Folktale
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The annual Nozincwadi Storytelling Festival which is a flagship event of Dr Gcina Mhlophe internationally respected story-teller, activist, poet, playwright and director amongst her many talents will be held in two cities this year, in Pietermaritzburg and Durban.
Currently, in its 12th year, the Nozincwadi Storytelling Festival hosted by Gcinamasiko Arts and Heritage Trust has touched so many communities as performers and schools have travelled from as far afield as oPongolo in the Northern KZN to Kokstad, Eastern Cape. The festival has also seen performers travel from Northern Cape, Limpopo, Gauteng as well as over the seas from the USA and the UK.
“It continues to be as a central fireplace for seasoned storytellers and also those just beginning to find their voice,” says Dr Gcina Mhlophe, “Music and dance have always found themselves at home at the Nozincwadi Storytelling Festival.” She adds.
The festival will kick off with a media launch in Pietermaritzburg at the Bessie Head Library, on the 21st of October. The press launch will be facilitated by Pretty Olifant and will introduce media to Chanting the Bridges: Honouring those who came before us, this year’s festival theme. Dr Gcina will share the History of Nozincwadi Festival with media stakeholders followed by performances and a Question and Answer session for Media present at the event. Media personnel are invited to RSVP as space is limited.
Currently, in its 12th year, the Nozincwadi Storytelling Festival hosted by Gcinamasiko Arts and Heritage Trust has touched so many communities as performers and schools have travelled from as far afield as oPongolo in the Northern KZN to Kokstad, Eastern Cape. The festival has also seen performers travel from Northern Cape, Limpopo, Gauteng as well as over the seas from the USA and the UK.
“It continues to be as a central fireplace for seasoned storytellers and also those just beginning to find their voice,” says Dr Gcina Mhlophe, “Music and dance have always found themselves at home at the Nozincwadi Storytelling Festival.” She adds.
The festival will kick off with a media launch in Pietermaritzburg at the Bessie Head Library, on the 21st of October. The press launch will be facilitated by Pretty Olifant and will introduce media to Chanting the Bridges: Honouring those who came before us, this year’s festival theme. Dr Gcina will share the History of Nozincwadi Festival with media stakeholders followed by performances and a Question and Answer session for Media present at the event. Media personnel are invited to RSVP as space is limited.
