Watch the Local Choir & Dance Group

Kaya Mawa is frequently visited by a local choir and Malipenga and Chioda dancing teams. The Malipenga (male) and Chioda (female) dance team are an integral part of Malawi culture. Feathers in caps, socks pulled up to the knees, the haunting trumpeting of the calabash tells the story of colonial days gone by.

Competitions take place each year on Likoma and the neighboring island Chizimulu and if you are lucky enough to catch the dancers you will take home an unforgettable experience. As the sun sets you may hear the distant beating of drums and African voices singing. Look closer and you will spot silhouettes swaying to the rhythm. This is the choir sailing around honeymoon island, lanterns shining through the darkness, a magical moment under the African sky.