Poetry has been there for ages. To ordinary minds, this means there is nothing to add or subtract from the genre.<\/p>\n
But there are people who believe that, riding on the wings of poetry\u2014 which needs no \u2018new\u2019 endorsement\u2014 they can record their own journey in the creative industry and add their own story to the established story of poetry.<\/p>\n
So, urged on by this force of belief in poetry\u2019s recreation powers, some poets are set to ride on poetry\u2019s wings on Sunday, July 9. The setting is no other than Sheaffer ICA Marque in Lilongwe, where poets will celebrate poetry\u2019s enduring power at an event dubbed \u2018Mlakatuli Feast\u2019.<\/p>\n
Speaking in an interview, organiser of the event, Channel for all Nations radio and television \u2018Mlakatuli\u2019 programme host, Chris Loka, said the organisers have learned from last year\u2019s experience that only proper planning produces success.<\/p>\n
Last year, what promised to be a great party disappeared into nothing, really, as, despite making deafening noise prior to the event, no poet turned up because there, simply, was no poetry feast.<\/p>\n
But Loka said there is no room for false hopes this year.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis is a big event that we host each and every year, only that last year it failed due to other challenges beyond our control. We are back in full force and people should expect nothing but the best poetry feast,\u201d Loka said<\/p>\n
Loka added that organisers would continue to give budding poets the platform to showcase their talent.<\/p>\n
\u201cAs Christians, we would like to motivate and encourage poets to use their talent in spreading the word of God,\u201d Loka said.<\/p>\n
He said poets such as Raphael Sitima, Samuel Joseph, Joseph Madzedze, Hudson Chamasowa, Yohane Kachere, Kenneth Khondiwa, Mlakatuli Wachibwibwi and Mlakatuli Thomas have confirmed their availability.<\/p>\n
The list will also include Atcheya, Mr Malawi, Aunt Gate and Mr India while Madalitso Band is set to entertain patrons through music.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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