Dedza

Situated in the central region of Malawi, Dedza is well known for the pottery centres specializing in different kinds of handcrafted wares. The citySituated in the central region of Malawi, Dedza is well known for the pottery centres specializing in different kinds of handcrafted wares. The city lies in close proximity to the border of Mozambique. Located in the western mountains, Dedza also houses several ancient buildings that suffered huge damage during the civil wars in Malawi. The awe-inspiring beauty of this mountainous region has become a prominent travel destination.

In the winter season, the Malawians residing in the Dedza city experience very cold temperatures. Many a time, in the winter season, the temperature falls down a great extent. One of the most unique things of the city is the pottery centers, which are equipped with cafes offering quiche and cheesecake. Apart from this, the pottery centers also offer various handcrafted exquisitely designed commodities. Several hand painted goods are also available in these shops which are favorite items of the tourists. This is an unusual occupation practiced by the Malawians of the Dedza city. Farming, creating African curios, chief's chairs and three-legged tables are considered to be the main source of subsistence of the Malawians.

Another major attraction of the city is the Roman Catholic Diocese that is situated in the Ecclesiastical province of the city Blantyre. The Diocese of Dedza had many Bishops who governed the territorial units. Roman Catholicism is practiced by a large number of people living in the Dedza city. Following are the names of the Bishops who governed the Diocese of Dedza:

Bishop Emmanuele Kanyama Bishop Rémi Joseph Gustave Sainte-Marie Bishop Gervazio Moses Chisendera