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Pabwalo: A new hub for knowledge, arts and ideas in Malawi Through storytelling, performances, workshops, exhibitions and other cultural activities, Pabwalo brings people together to learn, create and share experiences while strengthening connections between communities, creativity and Malawi's rich cultural heritage.
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Supporting Youth Voices in Cambodia: Preserving Cultural Memory at Bophana Center Bophana Center's project tackles the connected challenegs of preserving memory and making space for young people’s voices.
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My Beloved by Kim Hak A photographic project by the Cambodian photographer celebrates the people and landscape of his country.
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Malawi Folklore Database Project A new website will make Malawi’s cultural heritage more accessible to its people.
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Meet Odala Balamu, Pabwalo's New Programme Manager
20 August 2026Odala Balamu joined Pabwalo as Programme Manager in May 2026, bringing more than eight years of experience in Malawi’s cultural and creative industries. Read more about his connection to the Folktales project, his work with artists, and his vision for Pabwalo’s first year of programming.
Read moreOdala Balamu joined Pabwalo as Programme Manager in May 2026, bringing more than eight years of experience in Malawi’s cultural and creative industries. Read more about his connection to the Folktales project, his work with artists, and his vision for Pabwalo’s first year of programming.
Read moreMeet Odala Balamu, Pabwalo's New Programme Manager
20 August 2026 -
Pabwalo Opens in Lilongwe: A New Space for Arts and Culture in Malawi
13 April 2026A new multi-purpose space has opened at Malawi’s National Library in Lilongwe. Developed through a long-standing partnership between National Library Service, Malawi National Commission for UNESCO and Music Crossroads Malawi, Pabwalo brings together learning, arts, and cultural activity, creating a place where people can experience and share Malawi’s cultural traditions.
Read moreA new multi-purpose space has opened at Malawi’s National Library in Lilongwe. Developed through a long-standing partnership between National Library Service, Malawi National Commission for UNESCO and Music Crossroads Malawi, Pabwalo brings together learning, arts, and cultural activity, creating a place where people can experience and share Malawi’s cultural traditions.
Read morePabwalo Opens in Lilongwe: A New Space for Arts and Culture in Malawi
13 April 2026