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Malawi calls for cultures to be preserved at Mulhako wa Alhomwe festival

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The Malawian government has called for traditions to be preserved to strengthen national unity at the Mulhako wa Alhomwe cultural festival in Chonde, Mulanje District. Finance Minister Joseph Mwanamvekha conveyed the message on behalf of President Arthur Peter Mutharika, while a traditional leader denounced early marriages, according to MBC.

Malawian Minister of Finance, Economic Planning and Decentralisation Joseph Mwanamvekha called on residents to preserve their cultures and traditions during the Mulhako wa Alhomwe cultural festival in Chonde, in Mulanje District, MBC reports. He represented President Arthur Peter Mutharika at the event.

Joseph Mwanamvekha said cultural diversity should promote unity and coexistence among Malawians. He said no culture was superior to another and called on the population to support development initiatives.

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