𝐂𝐌𝐂 𝐉𝐎𝐈𝐍𝐒 𝐒𝐎𝐋𝐈 𝐒𝐇𝐀𝐌𝐈𝐅𝐖𝐈 𝐓𝐎 𝐂𝐄𝐋𝐄𝐁𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐄 𝐂𝐇𝐈𝐖𝐄𝐋𝐀 𝐊𝐔𝐌𝐔𝐍𝐒𝐇𝐈 𝐓𝐑𝐀𝐃𝐈𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐀𝐋 𝐂𝐄𝐑𝐄𝐌𝐎𝐍𝐘 𝐑𝐮𝐟𝐮𝐧𝐬𝐚

Chongwe Municipal Council today joined the Soli Shamifwi of Bunda Bunda Chiefdom in celebrating the Chiwela Kumunshi Traditional Ceremony held in Rufunsa District.

Chiwela Kumunshi, meaning “Returning to the Village,” symbolises the return of the harvest from the previous farming season to the village.

The ceremony also serves as an important platform for preserving and promoting the rich cultural heritage of the Soli people.

The ceremony was officiated by the Local Government Permanent Secretary for Administration, Dr Gabriel Pollen on behalf of the Republican President Mr Hakainde Hichilema reaffirming Government’s commitment to promoting food security and sustainable agricultural development.

Dr. Pollen also commended His Royal Highness Chief Bunda Bunda for his efforts in preserving and promoting Soli cultural heritage in Rufunsa.

Held under the theme “Promoting Cultural Heritage,” the ceremony attracted several Government dignitaries and traditional leaders, including Rufunsa MP Hon. Sheal Mulyata, Lusaka Province PS Mr Joe Kalusa, newly elected Chongwe MP Hon. Anita Kamanga Chongwe and Rufunsa DC’s, Chongwe Municipal TC Mr Damson Mukwato, Runfunsa CS Bishop Venture Kafula, Councilors and other senior Government officials.