PREIDENT Hakainde Hichilema has called on Zambians to learn from each other through cultural diversity.
Speaking during the official celebration of the Shimunenga traditional ceremony of Chief Mungaila’s chiefdom in Namwala District, President Hichilema noted that all parts of Zambia have a lesson to teach the other parts.
The Head of State said the Shimunenga traditional ceremony teaches about values, including the art of hard work, diligence from an early age and a commitment to the things that people love in the area which of cattle rearing.
President Hichilema noted the economic contribution at national level of the activities practiced in the chiefdom.
Thanking traditional leaders who attended the Shimunenga traditional ceremony and across the country, Mr. Hichilema stressed the importance of chiefs being the custodians of customs.
He was happy that traditional leaders have continued to support each other during traditional ceremonies describing it as an act of unity.
The Head of stated noted the unity among traditional leaders creates a path for unity among people of different cultural beliefs. – ZANIS
