The need to build a society founded on peace, harmony and moral values makes it imperative to
introduce mechanisms to limit the proliferation of films that represent an apology for violence,
promiscuity and lack of respect towards women and towards life. It shall be the responsibility of the
Government, within the framework of this Cultural Policy, to support and regulate cinematographic
production and dissemination.
Given the importance of the moving image, the Government shall encourage and support the
setting up of associations devoted to the study, criticism and dissemination of cinema and to
promoting its development.
5.3. Music recording studios
The setting up of music studios fitted with modern recording equipment will contribute to the
promotion of Mozambican music, which has advanced considerably in terms of both form and
content. Music recording studios that meet international requirements and quality standards must be
set up if Mozambican music is to be widely disseminated and accepted on the national and
international markets. Initiatives to create highquality recording studios in Mozambique shall
therefore be encouraged and incentivized, leading to the publication of records, compact discs and
cassettes that can be marketed successfully on the national and international markets.
5.4. The manufacture of musical instruments
One basic prerequisite of the production of music is the availability and accessibility of musical
instruments. Thus, in order to promote and develop domestic musical talent, the State shall encourage
any initiative involving the production of musical instruments in Mozambique.
6. Literature and books
6.1. Literature
Literature is both oral and written. For centuries, oral literature has been the most important
vehicle for passing on and preserving knowledge and experiences, history, myths, poems, stories,
songs, legends and proverbs down through the generations. Written literature plays an important role
in the development of creativity and in conveying Mozambican and universal ideas, experiences and
values.
In this context, it shall be the Government’s responsibility to support the development of all forms
of literature and the identification of new talents, in addition to holding competitions and establishing
prizes.
6.2. Books
The Government shall create the conditions necessary for books to be an accessible, indispensible,
object in the daily lives of Mozambicans, and to that end shall foster the emergence of a book industry
and book trade that will develop and reinforce people’s enjoyment of reading.
6.3. Libraries
Libraries, both public and private, are designed for research and for the acquisition, processing
and dissemination of bibliographic, cinematographic, iconographic and phonographic material for
consultation by interested parties for the purposes of study or pleasure.
The Government shall promote initiatives designed to improve the work of libraries through the
creation of mechanisms to facilitate the circulation of books produced within and outside of
Mozambique.
The Government shall likewise encourage the creation of libraries in teaching establishments,
production units and social, economic, cultural and youth associations, to complement the role of the
public libraries.
7. Cultural development
7.1 Casas de Cultura (Cultural institutes) and cultural centers