The National Song and Dance Company (CNCD) will represent Mozambique at the 48th edition of the Dance Africa Festival, which will take place from 14 to 27 May in Brooklyn, United States.
The invitation, issued by the United States Government through the Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM), reflects the growing cultural cooperation between the two countries and represents a golden opportunity for the CNCD to showcase the richness and depth of Mozambican cultural heritage on one of the most prestigious stages in the world.
“This is a unique opportunity for us to bring the soul of our people to the world. The CNCD will be an ambassador for 33 million Mozambicans and will carry with it our identity, our strength and our art,” highlighted the Secretary of State for Arts and Culture, Matilde Muocha, underlining the symbolic nature of the participation, which takes place in the year in which Mozambique celebrates the fiftieth anniversary of its independence.
The company will present performances that celebrate the country's cultural diversity, highlighting traditional expressions such as mapiko, nyau, xigubo and tufo, valuing regional representation and the authenticity of the manifestations.
Composed of 20 members – including dancers, musicians and technicians – the Mozambican delegation will bring much more than dance and song to the festival: they will bring stories, rhythms and emotions that reflect the essence of a vibrant and resilient nation. The event will also be a space for artistic exchange with other companies from the African continent and the diaspora.
(By MozaVibe)
