Chesvingo Cultural Village
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Bringing the Karanga Culture to Life. Chesvingo Karanga Village located in Masvingo is the center for the preservation of Karanga Culture by the Karanga a clan of Shona people. They are well known for subsistence agricultural field activities such as weeding, herding livestock in which cattle are the most priced possession.
Visit the Chesvingo Karanga Village to learn more about the tangible and intangible heritage base for the Zimbabwean culture, the traditional music, dances, games, and diverse traditional food such as sadza prepared from rapoko and sorghum. They are also ancient granaries, caves, and rock paintings that depict the past with lessons to the new generation. Meals are $10 per adult and $5 per child inclusive of the entrance fees.
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