Honouring Zimbabwe!
Some facts about the Republic of Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe achieved majority rule and internationally recognized independence on April 18, 1980 following a long period of colonial rule and a 15-year period of white-dominated minority rule.
Population: 12.6 million (UN, 2010)
Capital: Harare
Area: 390,759 sq km (150,873 sq miles)
Major languages: English (official), Shona, Sindebele
Monetary unit: Zimbabwe dollar
Motto: "Unity, Freedom, Work"
Anthem: Simudzai Mureza WeZimbabwe (Shona); Kalibusiswe Ilizwe leZimbabwe (Sindebele)
"Blessed be the land of Zimbabwe"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zt6JF6V78bE
LINKS
Embassy of the Republic of Zimbabwe in Canada
332 Somerset Street West
Ottawa, Ontario
Canada, K2P 0J9
Tel: (613) 421-2824
Tel: (613) 421-1242
Fax: (613) 422-7403
Website: http://www.zimbabweembassy.ca/
Government of the Republic of Zimbabwe
http://www.zim.gov.zw/
Ottawa events
Saturday 26 April, 2014
Doors open 6pm - party 'til 12pm
32 Colonnade (CUPE 4000) Suite 200- 32 Colonnade Rd., Ottawa
Zimbabwe Ottawa Community Association (ZOCA) presents: Zimbabwe Day Dinner &
Dance. Celebrate Zimbabwe's 34 years of Independence, lots of Zimbabwean food, music and dance and a lot more entertainment. Featuring: The dynamic Colour of Diversity Marimba Band, Harambee Choir, African drumming and fashion show. Admission: Adults : $10.00 and Students with School ID $5 (includes food and drink). Please RSVP space is limited and is on a first come first serve basis. RSVP: Ruth 613-700-4983, Zvondai, 613-818-9785 Shingi 613-240-5114 Angie
613-866-1454
Saturday, April 20, 2013
Doors open @ 6:00pm.
32 Colonnade Rd N. Suite 200, Ottawa, ON K2E 7J6
The Zimbabwean Ottawa Community Association (ZOCA)
Proudly presents: 33rd Zimbabwe Independence Day celebration in Ottawa. FREE
ADMISSION. The program includes: 7:00pm: Dinner –Delicious food from
back home and more 8:00pm: Entertainment featuring: • ZOCA young singing
stars Beatboxing • Spoken word • Zimbabwean drumming, singing, and dance •
Poetry reading • African dancing • Fusion Folklorica Esmeraldas de Colombia
Ottawa-Gatineau • Drumming by Chiko Chazunguza • Music by DJ Dzzi. Silent
auction and raffle.
Zimbabwe achieved majority rule and internationally recognized independence on April 18, 1980 following a long period of colonial rule and a 15-year period of white-dominated minority rule.
Population: 12.6 million (UN, 2010)
Capital: Harare
Area: 390,759 sq km (150,873 sq miles)
Major languages: English (official), Shona, Sindebele
Monetary unit: Zimbabwe dollar
Motto: "Unity, Freedom, Work"
Anthem: Simudzai Mureza WeZimbabwe (Shona); Kalibusiswe Ilizwe leZimbabwe (Sindebele)
"Blessed be the land of Zimbabwe"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zt6JF6V78bE
LINKS
Embassy of the Republic of Zimbabwe in Canada
332 Somerset Street West
Ottawa, Ontario
Canada, K2P 0J9
Tel: (613) 421-2824
Tel: (613) 421-1242
Fax: (613) 422-7403
Website: http://www.zimbabweembassy.ca/
Government of the Republic of Zimbabwe
http://www.zim.gov.zw/
Ottawa events
Saturday 26 April, 2014
Doors open 6pm - party 'til 12pm
32 Colonnade (CUPE 4000) Suite 200- 32 Colonnade Rd., Ottawa
Zimbabwe Ottawa Community Association (ZOCA) presents: Zimbabwe Day Dinner &
Dance. Celebrate Zimbabwe's 34 years of Independence, lots of Zimbabwean food, music and dance and a lot more entertainment. Featuring: The dynamic Colour of Diversity Marimba Band, Harambee Choir, African drumming and fashion show. Admission: Adults : $10.00 and Students with School ID $5 (includes food and drink). Please RSVP space is limited and is on a first come first serve basis. RSVP: Ruth 613-700-4983, Zvondai, 613-818-9785 Shingi 613-240-5114 Angie
613-866-1454
Saturday, April 20, 2013
Doors open @ 6:00pm.
32 Colonnade Rd N. Suite 200, Ottawa, ON K2E 7J6
The Zimbabwean Ottawa Community Association (ZOCA)
Proudly presents: 33rd Zimbabwe Independence Day celebration in Ottawa. FREE
ADMISSION. The program includes: 7:00pm: Dinner –Delicious food from
back home and more 8:00pm: Entertainment featuring: • ZOCA young singing
stars Beatboxing • Spoken word • Zimbabwean drumming, singing, and dance •
Poetry reading • African dancing • Fusion Folklorica Esmeraldas de Colombia
Ottawa-Gatineau • Drumming by Chiko Chazunguza • Music by DJ Dzzi. Silent
auction and raffle.
Beautiful Zimbabwe!
From the majestic Victoria Falls and incredible wildlife reserves, to the trademark "Shona" soapstone sculptures, colourful pottery and basketry, as well as the distinctive Mbira-based music, Zimbabwe is a land of breath-taking scenery and infinite cultural riches.
For more info on the country and its local attractions,
visit the Zimbabwe Tourism Authority website
www.zimbabwetourism.net/
For more info on the country and its local attractions,
visit the Zimbabwe Tourism Authority website
www.zimbabwetourism.net/
