The joyful, action packed carnival extravaganza that we know HIFA to be, remains Zimbabwes most positive, most life and art affirming annual event. It has survived the economic challenges of the past decade and forged ahead proudly, demonstrating all the best facets of what makes a Zimbabwean a Zimbabwean – industrious, fun-loving, humorous, serious, generous, welcoming, hospitable, and above all, always ready and able to make a plan. These fine qualities have meant that the Festival has happened year by year regardless of difficulties, bringing light to our lives and offering an artistic and cultural beacon on our horizons to which we all eagerly look forward.
With HIFA fever mounting and less than five weeks left before curtains go up on the Eleventh Festival, HIFA 2010, with the inspiring and thought provoking theme ABOUT FACE encourages us to look at our individual worlds from a different perspective.