Dar es Salaam, July 9 -- PEMBA Island is set to host the second edition of the Swahili Cultural Festival this August; a celebration aimed at preserving Kiswahili heritage and supporting President Hussein Mwinyis vision to promote tourism on the Island.

Speaking in Pemba, the Tourism and Heritage Ministry Representative, Ms Zuhura Mgeni Othman, said the festival will play a significant role in showcasing local culture and boosting tourism, aligning with the governments broader development agenda for the sector.

Scheduled to take place on August 2–3, the festival will open in Kojani (Wete District) and conclude in Kiwani. It will feature exhibitions of Kiswahili traditions, crafts, cuisine, music, and dance performances.

Ms Othman ...