Support cultural tourism

By ALEX NJOVU

MINISTER of Tourism and Arts Sylvia Masebo has called on various stakeholders to support Government’s efforts to develop cultural tourism.
Ms Masebo was speaking during a fundraising dinner dance for the Copperbelt Likumbi Lya Mize organising committee in Kitwe over weekend.
She said Zambia will have an opportunity to show-case her rich culture such as performances of the makishi dance during the United Nations World Tourism Organisation general conference that will be co-hosted by Zambia and Zimbabwe in August next year.
She said it is important for various stakeholders to continue working with Government in promoting cultural tourism.
In a speech read for her by Copperbelt Minister Mwenye Musenge, Ms Masebo said cultural tourism has the potential to positively contribute to employment creation.
Ms Masebo said Government is committed to promoting cultural tourism throughout the country.
“The sector has the potential to create jobs for Zambians once it is fully supported and as Government, we are committed to ensuring that it is fully supported,” she said.
The minister reiterated that Government is focused on creating job opportunities for Zambians.
And Copperbelt Likumbi Lya Mize organising committee chairman Patrick Muswenyesa said traditional ceremonies play an important role in the development of the tourism sector.
Mr Muswenyesa said tourism should be promoted as it contributes to the development of the country.
“Traditional ceremonies are important because they attract tourists and they help a lot in developing the country,” he said.