This structure is not a church or mosque. It is a mission house where the Malawian culture interacts and encounters the two main religions of Christianity and Islam. It was established in 1976 by Father Claude Bouche Chisale, a Canadian missionary.
It is where the Kungoni center for culture and arts is located. The goal of Father Bouche was to research, record, and preserve the Malawian culture. Today, the Mua mission is known for the high-quality wood carvings produced and sold there.
The building consists of the Chamare museum, the carving center, and a research library. The history and culture of the Chewa, Ngoni, and Yao tribe are well displayed. The building exterior resemblance a church structure. It has beautiful stained arched windows and a celestial façade.
