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Mwaka Kogwa
July 23, 2024 - July 24, 2024
The traditional Zanzibari festival, Mwaka Kogwa, bursts onto the scene in late July, celebrating new beginnings and community spirit. Playful fights with banana stems kick off the festivities, followed by joyous singing and a communal feast. A ritual fire then crackles to life, its smoke predicting the coming year’s fortune. Celebrated to cleanse negativity and usher in prosperity, Mwaka Kogwa is a vibrant experience best enjoyed in Makunduchi village.