Our Culture
We celebrate BuKalanga traditions through music, food, stories, and events that preserve our vibrant culture and pass it to future generations.
Learn MoreOur Identity
Our Kalanga identity is rooted in language, customs, and heritage—bringing connection, belonging, and pride to every BuKalanga individual.
Learn MoreOur Pride
We honour and promote BuKalanga pride by showcasing our traditions, language, and resilience across generations and communities.
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Where Culture Comes Alive and Community Leads the Way
Bukalanga Gathering United Kingdom (BGUK) is a non-political, cultural and philanthropic charity organisation founded in 2016 to encourage friendly and harmonious relations between the Bukalanga community and other nationalities in the United Kingdom.
BGUK strives to organize Bakalanga and stakeholders in Great Britain with five primary aims and objectives enshrined in the founding documents to:
- Create, organize and provide spaces and platforms for discussions. live presentations of BaKalanga traditions, values, norms, and other cultural arts practices.
- Organize an annual event that showcases TjiKalanga and BaKalanga heritage varying from but not limited to songs, dances, stories, myths, legends, food, and dress, to even issues addressing contemporary BaKalanga culture in the UK.
- Organize small events throughout the year ranging from talks on themes and issues to even responding to issues as they arise within Bukalanga community as approved by the management committee.
- Hold fundraising events to raise money for the organization and its programmes.
- Act as a social support organization for its members.
Empowering Through Culture,
Giving Back With
Purpose
At BuKalanga Gathering, our mission goes beyond cultural celebration—we create meaningful impact through guest speakers, business showcases, faith-based expressions, traditional arts, and culinary experiences. Most importantly, we focus on giving back to our communities in Zimbabwe, supporting vital initiatives such as building schools, hospitals, and local enterprises, especially in the Bulilima and Mangwe Districts.
Guest Speakers & Cultural Exchange
We invite influential voices and thought leaders to inspire, educate, and share stories that celebrate our BuKalanga roots and empower our future.
Business & Community Empowerment
We showcase BuKalanga-owned businesses and facilitate conversations on building sustainable enterprises that give back to our people.
Faith & Artistic Expression
From religious ceremonies to traditional music and dance, we honour every aspect of BuKalanga identity through expressive performances and faith-led moments.
Building Communities in Zimbabwe
Your support helps drive real change—supporting schools, hospitals, and community initiatives in Bulilima, Mangwe, and beyond.
BuKalanga Gathering Price List
Explore vibrant offerings at the BuKalanga Gathering UK — from delicious local dishes to unique merchandise and event access. See what’s available and plan your experience!
Join, Connect and Promote
– Membership Made Easy
Join the Bukalanga community and showcase your services, or enjoy exclusive event benefits! Our Corporate Membership packages makes it simple to be part of something meaningful.
£50
Bronze Package
£200
Silver Package
£500
Gold Package
Rooted in Heritage, United for Progress
BuKalanga Gathering UK is a unifying movement that celebrates our heritage, strengthens identity, and empowers communities in Zimbabwe through culture, business, and shared vision.
Our Mission
The Gathering aims to expand its sphere of influence
to other Kalanga related Districts like Tsholotsholo
and Matobo Districts in terms of infrastructure
developments and other ‘giving back to the community’
initiatives.
As the Kalanga saying goes, “Bukamu igaswa
gohhadzisiwa nemadlo!”, the event highlights
traditional BuKalanga dishes like: mxhanxa, tjimoni,
mahonja, manyadzigwa, and mahwe.
Our Vision
Our vision is: To promote and advocate with a unified voice to the wider community about the vibrant and diverse arts and culture of Bakalanga and the thriving Tjikalanga language.
+ Attendees per event
2 Gathering Events per year
+ Contributing artists
+ Competitions to contest in
Supported Projects
The funds and resources raised on the event day and of those donated by our partners and individuals throughout the year are used for the advancement of our main projects.
Plumtree Hospital
The basic medicines which they request are donated to us by individuals and medical or non-medical companies, while the healthcare goods we receive come from GP Practices and other healthcare professionals as well as private.
Brunapeg Hospital
Each hospital receives consignments of aid every year which typically includes antibiotics, painkillers, medicines to treat hypertension and diabetes, small surgical items, antibacterial products, surgical kits, obstetric delivery packs, etc.
Kezi Hospital
Every hospital supported by BuKalanga Gathering has undergone a detailed process of assessment before becoming one of our supported projects and is visited by our staff as part of our yearly monitoring and evaluation
We Are Fundraising To Projects That Bring Lifesaving Care to Our Communities in Zimbabwe
Your support helps us deliver vital medical aid to hospitals in Plumtree, Brunapeg, and Kezi — improving lives and strengthening healthcare in BuKalanga communities.
What Attendees Said About BuKalanga Gathering events
It’s incredible to see our culture celebrated while giving back—this event truly touches hearts and changes lives.
I donated knowing it would make a real difference. Seeing the updates from Plumtree Hospital brought tears to my eyes.
The unity, the music, the cause—everything about BuKalanga Gathering moved me to contribute more than I planned!
Being part of something that rebuilds our communities back home is powerful. I’ll never miss another BuKalanga Gathering!
The energy, the purpose, the people—it’s more than an event; it’s a movement I’m proud to support.—
