President Hakainde Hichilema graced the 2024 Lunda-Lubanza Traditional Ceremony as the guest of honor in Zambezi District, North Western Province. The event, which brought together Lunda communities from Angola, Congo DRC, and Zambia, coincides with Zambia’s 60th independence anniversary, highlighting the nation’s commitment to embracing diversity to foster harmony and unity.
In his address, President Hichilema emphasized the significance of the ceremony, especially during a challenging period in Zambia’s history as the El Niño-induced drought has severely impacted many parts of the country. He stressed the importance of preserving and passing on the rich cultural heritage celebrated at the Lunda-Lubanza Ceremony to future generations, noting that such traditions have the power to unite the nation.
“The Lunda-Lubanza is not just a celebration of our culture, but a reminder of the strength we find in unity,” said President Hichilema. “In a time when our country faces significant challenges, it is our shared traditions and values that will guide us through.”
The President also called on the Mukandakunda Royal Establishment and the organizing committee to collaborate with the government to develop the Lunda-Lubanza Ceremony into a major tourist attraction. He highlighted the potential for the event to showcase Zambia’s rich cultural diversity on a global stage, boosting both tourism and national pride.
“We have a unique opportunity to turn this celebration into a platform that not only preserves our heritage but also promotes our country to the world,” President Hichilema added. “Let us work together to ensure that the Lunda-Lubanza becomes a symbol of our nation’s resilience and unity.”
As Zambia marks its 60th year of independence, the Lunda-Lubanza Ceremony serves as a poignant reminder of the importance of cultural preservation and the role it plays in fostering national unity and pride.
Swinging from one traditional ceremony to another, I hope he’s also spending sleepless nights wrt the out of control loadshedding.
I feel he is feeling the pressure and needs to start his campaign trail early
where the votes come from … LOADSHEDDING in these areas dont affect them that much
Too much dust at these ceremonies. Won’t HH get Covid?
LT can we have something on the ZAMBEEF deal
ZNS cant handle what land they already have So whats the real reason ??
And I thought privatisation had already determined which businesses needed private investors and ensured government didnt interfere in business? We keep going around in circles.
and there goes the man who said he was in a hurry to develop Zambia.. jumping from traditional ceremonies…..looks like he wants to target the rural votes where they’re not affected by loadsheding because he knows that he will get zero votes in urban areas affected by electricity crisis…HH is a demagogue President
It’s getting like KK days when KK told a rally “TO SHUP UP “
ARE WE BACK TO A ONE PARTY PARTICIPATORY DEMOCROCY ????
WHERE PARTICICPATORY MEANS THEIR WAY OR NO WAY
where
@ TIKKI
Yes KK used to target rural voters because he was very unpopular in urban areas…this is HH’s strategy….
I thought New dawn had new plans for this
Country but looks like nothing is working.
Don’t be surprised if we fall into total blackout.
Zambians had high expectations of them.
HH ALL THE WAY 2030PP
@Moto
Exactly…i thought HH would prioritize electricity but i was wrong….HH used it to campaign and that he got what he wanted he doesn’t care about electricity anymore….he knows he will steal enough money to buy himself expensive Generators….he doesn’t care about poor Zambians who depend on electricity to put food on their tables
If only the ministers and our President could be affected by loadshedding!
MY THOUGHTS EXACTLY
THEN I REMEMBERED THEY THINK THEY OUR GOD’S ???
@Shylock
Ministers and the President are not affected by loadsheding… they have electricity 24/7….just like in Nigeria Electricity is now strictly for Ministers and the President…a friend of mine from Guinea Conackry told me the same thing that Electricity in his country is ONLY FOR MINISTERS AND THE PRESIDENT…
and very soon clean running water and clean sanitation will be reserved only for Ministers and the President in Zambia…the rest kuimwena…