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HIFA 2006 - picture story
Taurai Maduna, Kubatana.net
May 10, 2006

All photographs by Taurai Maduna

The 7th edition of the Harare International Festival of the Arts (HIFA) kicked off in Harare on April 25. The festival which ended on April 30, opened in style with a traditional ceremony known as the 'HIFA Dandaro'. The Dandaro was presented by Zimbabwe's popular mbira players, Mawungira Enharira.

The 7th edition of the Harare International Festival of the Arts (HIFA) kicked off in Harare on April 25. The festival which ended on April 30, opened in style with a traditional ceremony known as the 'HIFA Dandaro'. The Dandaro was presented by Zimbabwe's popular mbira players, Mawungira Enharira

The theme for the HIFA 2006 was hAND in hAND. The HIFA opening concert was a unique spiritual event that celebrated the artistic diversity of Zimbabweans.

The theme for the HIFA 2006 was hAND in hAND. The HIFA opening concert was a unique spiritual event that celebrated the artistic diversity of Zimbabweans

UNICEF’s Goodwill Ambassador Angélique Kidjo took time to dance with the children on the Caltex Main Stage. Kidjo's energetic performance will be long remembered as one of the best shows at HIFA 2006.

UNICEF’s Goodwill Ambassador Angélique Kidjo took time to dance with the children on the Caltex Main Stage. Kidjo's energetic performance will be long remembered as one of the best shows at HIFA 2006.
Protest reggae musician Tiken Jah Fakoly from Ivory Coast thrilled crowds with his thumping reggae beats. Fakoly said he was happy to be performing in a country that hosted his mentor Bob Marley during the 1980 independence celebrations.
Protest reggae musician Tiken Jah Fakoly from Ivory Coast thrilled crowds with his thumping reggae beats. Fakoly said he was happy to be performing in a country that hosted his mentor Bob Marley during the 1980 Independence celebrations

"This is how we do it", seemed to be the chants from the young old man from Bulawayo. Known as the Cool Crooners, they were part of the township jazz concert on April 30 were they performed alongside the Dudu Manhenga and Mbare Trio.

"This is how we do it", seemed to be the chants from the young old man from Bulawayo. Known as the Cool Crooners, they were part of the township jazz concert on April 30 where they performed alongside the Dudu Manhenga and Mbare Trio

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