After holding two events recently, which were enriched with libation ceremonies, Lost History Foundation over the weekend celebrated the African Traditional New Year at Msinja in Lilongwe.
The celebration, which attracted people from all walks of life, featured activities including a libation ceremony.
Lost History Foundation Executive Director Conleith Selenje said the event marking the beginning of the New Year was made possible with the intervention of Namalenga through sacrifices which members offered three days before.
“We do not have doubt that the powers of Namalenga manifested through the people who offered help towards this project,” Selenje said.
- Advertisement -
He said the influence of Namalenga had manifested through the preparation of most of their events and that this was testimony that offerings and sacrifice are a way to communicate with the creator.
- Advertisement -
He described the event as a cultural restoration project under Lost History Foundation through which culture is being restored, made known and taught to be practised by the people.
“This project interconnects the cultures of Malawi and this is why all chiefs and tribal leaders were invited to attend,” Selenje said.
He said that Lost History Foundation has taken the responsibility of protecting Msinja and that it will lobby for funds for the construction of a fence and library where the history of Msinja and Makewana will be available.
“The future of preserving our history lies in us. The government should be aware that, for national unity to prevail in the country, then there has to be cultural unification,” Selenje said.
- Advertisement -
He further said acknowledging each other’s cultures is the only unifying factor which can make Malawians unite.
