Malawi joined countries all over the world to celebrate this year’s World Tourism Day with a series of activities which showcased the country’s cultural heritage and local music.
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Leading the celebrations was Tourism Minister, Henry Mussa.
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The event which was held at the Sunbird Hotel in Lilongwe, also featured an award ceremony.
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A recognition award was given to Mr. Peter Makwana of travel Malawi Guide for his contribution towards usage of digital platforms for tourism purposes.
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