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Africa-Press – Zambia. <\/strong><\/span>Minister of Youth, Sport and Arts \u2013 Elvis Nkandu is seeking investment in arts development to create more jobs and wealth for the country. Mr. Nkandu said there is a need to inspire investment in not just the upcoming National Arts Festival but also Arts Development in general.<\/p>\n

In the company of Minister of Information and Media Chushi Kasanda, Mr. Nkandu officiated at the 2023 National Arts Festival Gala Dinner held at the Radisson Blue Hotel in Lusaka.<\/p>\n

The National Arts Festival which will be held from the 22nd to the 30th of September 2023 is a national celebration of Zambia\u2019s rich artistic talent and aims to showcase the best of Zambian arts as expressed and experienced locally.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Festival embraces the Zambian longstanding belief in the unity of purpose, unity as a nation and unity in diversity. The National Arts Festival is staged on the principles of national identity, creativity, patriotism and excellence,\u201d Mr. Nkandu remarked.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe 2023 National Arts Festival will be held under the theme \u201cAccelerating Economic Development through Investment in the Creative Sector\u201d The theme was inspired by the Republican President of Zambia Mr. Hakainde Hichilema who is also our Country\u2019s Chief Marketing Officer.\u201d<\/p>\n

Mr. Nkandu concluded:\u201dRethinking the rules of engagement in a changing artistic landscape, the Gala Dinner was meant to inspire investment in not just the National Arts Festival but also Arts Development in general to create jobs and wealth.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Africa-Press – Zambia. Minister of Youth, Sport and Arts \u2013 Elvis Nkandu is seeking investment in arts development to create more jobs and wealth for the country. Mr. Nkandu said there is a need to inspire investment in not just the upcoming National Arts Festival but also Arts Development in general. 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