Africa-Press – Botswana. The annual Mmanoko Dikhwaere Festival has proved a worthy course in preserving culture.
Nineteen choirs took part in this year’s edition, whi was hailed by Minister for State President as a stage for showcasing talent.
Speaking at the event on Jan 4, Mr Kabo Morwaeng, who is also Molepolole South MP, expressed gratitude for the support the creatives were receiving from government and encouraged participants to hold on to the tradition.
His intention he said was to incorporate traditional dance styles such as borankana, setapa and phathisi in the festival, the reason for which would be to showcase styles synonymous with Sekwena.
Mr Morwaeng also encouraged Batswana to register to vote during the general voters’ registration slated for January 5 to February 3.
Kgosi Gofenyamang Ramosesane of Mmanoko commended the office of the Member of Parliament for its unwavering support since the festival’s inception in 2016.
She said the festival was a market tool for a village still developing, while event coordinator, Ms Rosemary Nkisa deemed it a unifying factor.
Ms Nkisa said the festival created a platform for the young and old to share the stage and learn from one another, the history of dikhwaere tradition and messages they conveyed.
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