Zambezi Governor Dorothy Kabula has encouraged academics and researchers to help preserve culture and traditional practices as the world advances technologically.

Speaking during the celebration of Heritage Week, Kabula highlighted the role of elders who continue to produce traditional medicines as well as artists who keep the cultural knowledge alive.

"Heritage Week serves as a platform for addressing contemporary issues, such as social justice, environmental sustainability and culture preservation, which can inspire meaningful conversations and foster a deeper understanding of the complexity of cultural identity in today's world."

Kabula further urged parents and teachers to teach children about their culture and traditions to ensure that this knowledge is not lost between generations.

At Greenwell Matongo Primary School, learners and teachers participated in poems, dramas, and demonstrations of traditional tools and cuisines.

Zambezi Education Director Alex Sikume encouraged learners to continue engaging with the elders to learn more.

"It helps us with all the troubles that we go through. If we were culturally inclined, many of those challenges we would not be dealing with today."