Malawi Folktales & Folksongs Database Has Been Launched

Lilongwe, Malawi - The Malawi National Commission for UNESCO, National Library Service, Music Crossroads Malawi, Department of Museums and Monuments, Tumaini Letu, and Rei Foundation Limited, are pleased to announce the successful launch of the Malawi Folktales and Folksongs Database. The launch event, held on Wednesday, 9th October, 2024 at Crossroads Hotel, Lilongwe, marked a major milestone in the safeguarding and accessibility of Malawi’s rich intangible Cultural Heritage.

The project, initiated in 2012, has successfully documented and preserved a collection of folktales and folksongs in every district across Malawi. The database contains 257 folktales and 217 folksongs. It is available in Chichewa, English, and Kiswahili, ensuring its accessibility to a broad audience both locally and internationally.

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