Ruvuma Region will celebrate the Maji Maji rebellion in a three-day
festival starting February 25 this year, but this time with a business
twist. The festival, to climax on February 27 in
Songea town, has been organised jointly by the regional administration
and the National Museum of Tanzania and it is this
time tailored to turn into a cultural tourism event while also
commemorates the Maji Maji heroes hanged in Songea town on February 27,
1906.
Activities earmarked for this special
event include the launch of the Songea Tourism circuit so that tourists
from different countries can start to visit the place. During the event,
Songea town will be declared the historical and heroic town for
tourists adventure.
General Secretary Ministry of Tourism and Natural Resources Tarishi M.K speaking during the launching of the Maji Maji rebellion and Cultural tourism in Songea,Ruvuma in a three-day festival
Conservator of antiquities Mr William Mwita elaborates a topic during the opening of the festival
Conservator of the National Museum put emphasis on something during the festival in Songea
Ms Nancy R from the St.Augustino Mtwara branch explaining her topic
Chairman of the Ruvuma Tradition and Custom Assembly, Mr J.J.Gama giving his opinions
Philip Maligisu, Curator of the Maji Maji Museum providing information to the participants of the event
Members took their time to survey the caves used by Nduna Songea during Maji Maji War
Photo of the members participating in the celebration of the Maji Maji rebellion and Cultural tourism event in Songea, Ruvuma.
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