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History of Chimanimani


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Chimanimani was founded by Thomas Moodie in 1892. In 1895 it was moved to its current site and was officially called Melsetter after Moodie's family home in Scotland. Following Zimbabwe's independence in 1980, the name of the town was changed to Mandidzudzure, in 1982. However, after consultation with the indigenous population, the name was changed to Chimanimani. An African music and arts festival, known as the Chimanimani Arts Festival is organised each year. The dates for the next Festival can be sourced through the recently resurrected Chimanimani Tourist Association
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