Zimbabwe stole the spotlight in a blaze of colour, flavor and rhythm at UNESCO Headquarters in Paris
Zimbabwe stole the spotlight in a blaze of colour, flavor and rhythm at UNESCO Headquarters in Paris
May 22, 2025
Zimbabwe stole the spotlight in a blaze of colour, flavour and rhythm on Tuesday at UNESCO Headquarters in Paris during Africa Week, captivating global delegates with a powerful cultural showcase. The First Lady of the Republic of Zimbabwe and Patron of Tourism, Dr. Auxillia Mnangagwa, undertook a tour of awe-inspiring exhibitions and led a distinguished visit to the Zimbabwean stand, accompanied by the Minister of Tourism and Hospitality Industry Hon. Barbara Rwodzi and Zimbabwe’s Ambassador to France Dr. Sekai Nzenza.
The Zimbabwe stand burst to life with vibrant traditional dances, melodic instruments and striking fashion, but it was the irresistible gastronomy that sparked a frenzy. Guests lined up to savour signature Zimbabwean dishes such as sorghum sadza, Kariba bream, Zim gastro sausage, haifiridzi, madora and peanut butter biltong, while traditional beverages like seven days brew and maheu refreshed and delighted. The Zimbabwean stand quickly became the heartbeat of the event, its warmth and authenticity leaving a lasting imprint on every visitor. As part of her cultural diplomacy efforts, the First Lady also toured other African country exhibitions including Tanzania, Sudan, Nigeria, Niger, Uganda, Mozambique, Mauritius, Ethiopia, Guinea, Ghana, Gabon, Mali, Comoros, Congo Brazzaville and Angola. The strong showing by Zimbabwe reaffirmed the nation’s position as a leading cultural and culinary tourism destination in Africa.
