Pumpkin Wheels & Pawpaw FlutesThe Games of Malawi
The Children's Games of Kasungu District (and Beyond)
From January to March 2020 work was undertaken to record the children's games of ten primary schools (including one school for the blind) in Kasungu District, Malawi.
An Introduction presents the Producer's Choice of "The Best of the Best".
Appendices allow extension of the work both to different age cohorts and to other districts in Malawi.
The eponymous Pumpkin Wheels (Zigirigiri) and Pawpaw Flutes (Zitoliro) are illustrated in Appendix I.
Cathy, Blessings and Brian make Gulugufe (Fluttering Butterflies) from the Msekese tree
(January 2014).
Introduction
21:00
"The Best of the Best"
Part 01/10
14:48
Chamalaza Primary School
Part 02/10
14:25
Chambidzi Rita Primary School
Part 03/10
14:42
Chankhalamu Primary School
Part 04/10
22:17
Chilanga School for the Blind
Part 05/10
14:17
Chimbowe Primary School
Part 06/10
14:45
Chimwang'ombe Primary School
Part 07/10
14:19
Kamaza Primary School
Part 08/10
14:45
Mbonekera Primary School
Part 09/10
14:43
Mtunthama Primary School
Part 10/10
14:48
Vikwa Primary School
Appendix I
40:40
Click here (.pdf) to read an illustrated guide to the construction of Pumpkin Wheels (Zigirigiri).
Click here (.pdf) to read an illustrated guide to the construction of Fluttering Butterflies (Gulugufe).
The Games of Small Children
Appendix II (a)
33:53
The Games of Northern Region
Appendix II (b)
36:00
Click here (.pdf) to read transcriptions of songs and notes on The Games of Southern Region.
The Games of Southern Region
Appendix III
14:23
Malawi Broadcasting Corporation
This project serves a double purpose. It is intended, i) to preserve memory of the games for a future generation, and ii) to thank - during the 'Long Lent' of the ongoing pandemic (2020) - generous donors from Australia and the United Kingdom who have contributed to these schools (and churches, villages and hospitals) over many years.
