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By Stephen Atone Ngomani
The fifth evening of the 2026 Chancellor's Games for Zimbabwe State Universities staff came alive on Friday as universities celebrated Zimbabwe's rich cultural heritage during the much-anticipated Culture Night.
Held under the theme, "Celebrating Bumper Harvest the Cultural Way," the event brought together staff from participating state universities, each showcasing traditional dances, music, attire, and indigenous cultural practices that reflected the country's diverse heritage.
Speaking during the event, Great Zimbabwe University Vice Chancellor, Professor Rungano Zvobgo, said culture remains a vital pillar of national development under the Heritage-Based Education 5.0 philosophy.
Professor Zvobgo said universities have a responsibility to promote innovation and industrialization rooted in indigenous knowledge systems, noting that preserving and celebrating cultural heritage contributes meaningfully to Zimbabwe's development agenda.
He said the Chancellor's Games go beyond sporting competition, providing an important platform for strengthening national identity, unity, and appreciation of the country's cultural diversity.
Professor Zvobgo added that events such as Culture Night encourage institutions to preserve, promote, and pass on indigenous knowledge and traditions to future generations, ensuring that Zimbabwe's cultural heritage continues to play a central role in education and national transformation.
The colourful evening featured energetic traditional dance performances, cultural exhibitions, and displays of indigenous practices by universities from across the country, highlighting the richness of Zimbabwe's cultural identity while fostering camaraderie among staff members participating in the Chancellor's Games.
Held under the theme, "Celebrating Bumper Harvest the Cultural Way," the event brought together staff from participating state universities, each showcasing traditional dances, music, attire, and indigenous cultural practices that reflected the country's diverse heritage.
Speaking during the event, Great Zimbabwe University Vice Chancellor, Professor Rungano Zvobgo, said culture remains a vital pillar of national development under the Heritage-Based Education 5.0 philosophy.
Professor Zvobgo said universities have a responsibility to promote innovation and industrialization rooted in indigenous knowledge systems, noting that preserving and celebrating cultural heritage contributes meaningfully to Zimbabwe's development agenda.
He said the Chancellor's Games go beyond sporting competition, providing an important platform for strengthening national identity, unity, and appreciation of the country's cultural diversity.
Professor Zvobgo added that events such as Culture Night encourage institutions to preserve, promote, and pass on indigenous knowledge and traditions to future generations, ensuring that Zimbabwe's cultural heritage continues to play a central role in education and national transformation.
The colourful evening featured energetic traditional dance performances, cultural exhibitions, and displays of indigenous practices by universities from across the country, highlighting the richness of Zimbabwe's cultural identity while fostering camaraderie among staff members participating in the Chancellor's Games.
Published
July 27, 2026 at 10:00 AM
