First Lady Dr Auxillia Mnangagwa showcases her national dress to thousands of people, most of whom were also clad in the national fabric a sign that the national fabric which is the brainchild of Amai Mnangagwa has been fully embraced

Tendai Rupapa in NYANGA

TRADITIONAL gastronomy cuisine is a key driver for the transformation of economies, community development and a catalyst for cultural branding for socio-economic benefits, First Lady Dr Auxillia Mnangagwa has said. She made the remarks as the guest of honour at the final of Amai’s traditional meal cookout competition in Nyanga which attracted thousands of people including diplomats, the UN Tourism envoy, Government Ministers and traditional chiefs. The cookout competitions, aimed at promoting gastronomy tourism and the uptake of indigenous dishes, coincided with Africa Day commemorations. The cookout competition, the brainchild of Dr Mnangagwa, saw winners reaping huge rewards. Amai Mnangagwa launched the traditional meal cookout competition in 2019 and thereafter, handed over the programme to the Ministry of Tourism and Hospitality Industry following its success. The host Ministry on Africa Day invited Dr Mnangagwa, the tourism patron, as the guest of honour for the event. The mother of the nation expressed delight seeing people resplendent in the national fabric and to add colour to the event, she did a mini-catwalk showcasing her national dress. ReadMore