| Duration: | 3 Hour(s) - 0 Minute(s) |
| Tour Category: | Cultural Dance |
The malipenga, dance music of the Tonga people of Nyasaland, now called Malawi, is said to have originated in imitations of military drills, substituting singing horns--kazoo-like instruments--for military brass instruments. Hugh Tracey recorded this music in 1957. The people were from Malawi, but the recordings were made in mining compounds in Zambia and South Africa.
Dancing competitions known locally as malipenga are frequently held at weekends and are extremely interesting to watch due to the traditional instruments that are used and the eccentric colonial costumes the men wear. If you are visiting over a weekend, watching one of the dance competitions is a must.
General Information:
Minimum 2 pax – maximum 100 pax
Children under 12 years pay ½ price, and children under 2 years are free.
Large groups may be accommodated on request
Each tour takes ± 2 hours, including transfers
Tours may be combined with other historical or cultural tours to make a half-day or full-day excursion.
What you need to bring:
Camera
Hat/Cap, sunglasses
Sunscreen and mosquito repellent
Excursions Include:
Bottled water
Return transfers from hotels within town
Pick up times from the Hotel/ Lodge.
Flexible, depending on guide availability
