RESIDENTS of Mbombela were treated to different cultures on Friday morning, 1 December as the 7th annual Mpumalanga Cultural Xperience festival kick started with a street carnival.
Different cultural groups engaged in music, dance and crafts as they paraded the streets of Mbombela.
The festival has become the provincial signature event which seeks to support small enterprizes and promote the province as a tourist destination of choice.
Tshiamo Matlala from Marapyane told Daily Sun that he participated in the carnival because he wants to learn more about the different cultures that Mpumalanga has.
"I believe this is a great opportunity for us to learn about other people's cultures. It's exciting and I hope in the next years more cultural groups will join us," he said.
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Meanwhile, Khumo Mokgoshi said since participating in the festival, many opportunities have been presented to their group.
Mpumalanga Culture, Sports and Arts MEC Thandi Shongwe said singing together to showcase and interact is a great thing to do.
"We are going to do so as long as we are given the budget to do that. It's very important for us to come together and celebrate our cultural diversity," she said.
The festival had continued with Kasi Xperience at KaBokweni on Friday night, and will conclude with Soul session on Sunday, 3 December.
