President Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika has called upon all Malawians across the country to preserve their Culture.

Mutharika made the remarks on Sunday at this year’s Mulhako wa Alhomwe celebrations held at Chonde in Mulanje.

In his speech, Mutharika said the realization of cultural roots and background of each tribe is not a thing to bring about differences among tribes but rather strengthening unity among Malawians who have a background of living in harmony with each other.

“Our cultures are like colours of the rainbow. They meet in peaceful harmony. It is pleasing to note that different cultural groups are increasingly living and working together. When the Chewa go for kulamba, the Lomwe are there. When the Ngoni of Mzimba or Ntcheu meet for their cultural functions, we are there. When the Nkhonde of Karonga meet and the Yao in the east, we are all there.

“Today, our cultures are the ties that bind us. This is what Malawi needs. Culture should be a source of unity more than division. I therefore would like to say that Mulhakho wa Alomwe and all other cultural groupings that organize festivals, are on the right track for ensuring that besides being their livelihood, their culture is also contributing to the social economic growth of their communities”, said Mutharika.

Mutharika said his government will continue promoting Unity in the Country.

On his part, Chairperson of the cultural grouping Bright Mangulama urged other tribes in the country to unearth their cultural roots and practices for the future generations’ benefit, as each tribe is known by its culture.

Among the notable people present at the function included Inkosi ya Makosi Gomani V, Inkosi ya Makosi M’mbelwa V, Pramount Chief Lundu of Chikwawa, Paramount Chief Kyungu of Karonga and representative of various traditional leaders such as Kalonga Gawa Undi of Zambia.