CULTURAL hub, Heritage Village, has opened its doors to the public, offering a unique space for cultural engagement, entertainment and education — not just for international visitors but for Zimbabweans as well.
Managed by the Institute of African Knowledge (Instak), the facility showcases Zimbabwean heritage through exhibitions, traditional cuisine, live performances and interactive activities, inviting all to experience the country’s rich cultural tapestry while boosting the national economy.
In a statement on Monday, Instak chief executive officer Ambassador Kwame Muzawazi said the hub’s mission went beyond entertainment.
“Heritage Village is more than just about conferencing and nutritious, traditional dining: it is about leveraging on the preservation of who we are as a people, our identity, our culture and linking that with the national economy in a sustainable manner,” he said.
“Heritage Village is conceptualised to blend culture, commerce and education in a single, immersive environment.
“You will be hard-pressed to find any other facility in Zimbabwe that seeks to redefine conventional conferencing so as to deliberately contribute to MICE [meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions] tourism by providing spaces that combine functional infrastructure with cultural depth,” Muzawazi said.
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Heritage Village has attracted a string of high-profile events that have brought together heads of State and government, diplomats from around the world and ordinary Zimbabweans.
Major music shows like Bira reMbira in 2025 were as seamlessly hosted as intimate, traditional wedding ceremonies, better known as marooro.