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Africa-Press – Malawi. <\/strong><\/span>Malawi University of Science & Technology (MUST) has introduced an annual Cultural & Research Innovation Festival \u2014 whose main objective is to celebrate the contribution the University makes to culture and heritage as well as demonstrate the relationship which is there between culture and research innovation.<\/p>\n

Speaking on Wednesday at the University\u2019s campus at Goliati in Thyolo, Director of Culture & Heritage, Dr Atikonda Ntenje-Mkochi announced that the festival first-ever activities will take place on September 29-30 at the campus.<\/p>\n

Ntenje-Mkochi further said the event, which has been organized jointly with the Bingu School of Culture & Heritage will, among other things, dwell on promoting and advancing science, technology and innovation which is also part of contribution to the MW2063 pillars.<\/p>\n

She said the University offers academic programmes, producing cultural and artistic products such as music equipment, ceremic products herbals and visual arts, which will be showcased during the festival \u2014 hence creating a platform where they can attract tourists, inspire people from all walks of life while also promoting Malawian culture.<\/p>\n

\u201cFor domestic and international tourism to flourish, we have to celebrate both our natural and cultural heritage and this is the reason that has made us to make it an annual event, which will be taking place every September as it is a period which Malawians celebrate Tourism Month.<\/p>\n

\u201cOur target is to promote Malawian culture and that\u2019s why we introduced culture and heritage academic programmes at the University,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

MUST\u2019s Director of Research & Outreach, Alfred Maluwa said as a leading University in terms of innovation and technologies through research, the upcoming festival is very important as it will help to make good discoveries from the products to be displayed \u2014 which will be useful with the local industries, exportation as well as creating job opportunities to Malawians more especially the youths.<\/p>\n

Before the actual cultural festival celebrations, the University will on September 29 start with an academic discussion which will be centred on issues to do with culture on how it can be integrated in development and science and technology.<\/p>\n

Among other activities to take place during the day include music, traditional dances among others.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, MUST \u2014 in conjunction with Pakachere Institute of Health & Development Communication, Blantyre Synod and Global Aids Interfaith Alliance (GAIA) among others, supported Thyolo District Council\u2019s Youth Office to hold International Youth Day commemoration on Wednesday \u2014 with a call for the youth in the district to be environmental conscious and be innovative in wealth creation in line with government\u2019s development aspiration.<\/p>\n

Held under the theme: \u2018Green skills for the youths towards a sustainable world\u2019 at Bvumbwe community centre, Thyolo District Youth Officer, Olga Mlambe said it is high time that the youths in the district be innovative and instrumental in wealth creation while sustaining the environment and natural resources.<\/p>\n

She added that young people should show commitment on various innovations to draw attention from government and non- governmental organizations to support them financially and technically.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis event is an opportunity for the youth to expose their skills and innovations to stakeholders that are implementing youth oriented programs so that in turn they can link up and see how best they can be assisted,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Government, in partnership with other NGOs, is implementing National Youth Services Program to provide the youth with capacity of thinking innovatively. It is our hope that this will help the youth to refrain from bad behaviors,\u201d she said, while encouraging the youth to demonstrate their potential technical and vocational capabilities necessary to spur Malawi\u2019s national development agenda.<\/p>\n

Chairperson for Thyolo District Council, Rhustin Banda said they will work collaboratively with various stakeholders to ensure that youth programmes in the district are being implemented for the benefit of the youth.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe have put in place a number of activities that are involving the youths in technical colleges where youths learn vocational skills such as carpentry and joinery, tailoring and electrical installation,\u201d he said.\u2014Additional reporting by Beni Bamusi, MANA<\/p>\n

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