Kungoni Centre Of Culture And Art, Cultural and arts centre in Mtakataka, Malawi.
The Kungoni Centre spans across multiple buildings, featuring a museum, art gallery, carving workshop, and research facility in the Dedza district.
Founded in 1976 by Father Claude Boucher, the centre began as a training facility for local carvers and expanded into a comprehensive cultural institution.
The Chamare Museum contains exhibits documenting the traditions, rituals, and practices of the Chewa, Ngoni, and Yao people of Malawi.
Located two hours from Lilongwe and three hours from Blantyre, the centre opens Monday through Saturday from 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM.
The centre employs over 120 carvers whose works appear in international collections, including the Vatican Museum and Buckingham Palace.
Location: Mtakataka
Address: Mtakataka, Malawi Mtakataka
Opening Hours: Monday-Saturday 07:30-17:00
Phone: +265998310248
GPS coordinates: -14.28137,34.50943
Latest update: March 2, 2025 20:07
Malawi offers national parks rich in African wildlife, mountains reaching 3000 meters, and Lake Malawi, known for its waters populated with colorful fish. The country features nature reserves, cultural sites such as the Chongoni Rock Art, traditional markets, and historic tea plantations. Major cities showcase colonial architecture and places of worship. The landscape alternates between mountainous plateaus, lacustrine areas, and savannahs.
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