Abel Mkulama • Traveler on Make Heritage Fun!

Africa, Best of 2017, Capturing Culture, Internship July December 2017

Malawian cultural identity: A divided stand?

December 28, 2017January 12, 2018

Upon interviewing a host of Malawian citizens, I found that the perception of cultural identity in Malawi is quite skewed.

Africa, Arts and Crafts, Heritage

Lilongwe’s Culture Through Craftsmanship

November 29, 2017January 8, 2018

There are unique attributes that define cultures. Some of those are language, performance art and the way people dress. For the Ngoni people of Lilongwe …

#makeheritagefun, Africa, Conservation, Nature, Public Spaces

Makeheritagefun at the Mzuzu Botanical Gardens

November 18, 2017January 8, 2018

Mzuzu Botanical Garden is the third botanical garden to be established in Malawi after the Zomba and Lilongwe Botanical Gardens. The institution has two sections …

Africa, Blog, Immigrant Heritage, Internship July December 2017

The immigrant heritage of a Congloese in Malawi

September 20, 2017September 24, 2017

The war for minerals in the Democratic Republic of Congo has let millions displaced from their homes into safer nets the surrounding countries. Immigrant culture …

Africa, Blog, Food Heritage, Intangible Heritage, Internship July December 2017

Futali: Sweet potatoes with a Malawian twist

July 31, 2017September 24, 2017

Commonly prepared in my grandmother’s kitchen, the Futali meal is an integral part of Malawian food culture Visit Malawi in Africa and you will be …

Heritage, Nature, Student Program, Underwater

Lake Malawi National Park: The World’s First Underwater Heritage Park

December 2, 2016December 2, 2016

As you enter the gates of Lake Malawi National Park, you know at that very moment that you will pick up a different kind …

Arts and Crafts, Heritage, Student Program

The Traditional Craftsmanship of Malawi

October 27, 2016October 27, 2016

Though intangible, art has a great value to humanity. Art not only defines the culture of a people, but is in fact manifestation of the …

Built Heritage, Heritage, Public Spaces, Student Program

Kamuzu Dam Viewing Area; Available But Least Visited.

October 16, 2016October 16, 2016

Imagine a weekend with your loved ones at a quiet place someplace else away from the stress of work, the fast cars, the noise of …

Built Heritage, Conservation, Heritage

How To Build A House In A Day: Decoding Malawi Heritage

August 17, 2016August 17, 2016

The built heritage of every society is characterized by the materials, style and craftsmanship used on the buildings, and in that, Malawi, a landlocked country in southern …