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Africa-Press – Botswana. <\/strong><\/span>Participation at the National Arts Festival has rapidly grown since inception in 2008. This year the competitions attracted 12 772 artists compared to the 3 274 artists who participated in 2008 countrywide.<\/b><\/p>\n

In recognition of this development, BotswanaPost acting chief executive officer, Ofentse Mabote, said the growth signified how individuals were fully making use of the National Arts Festival.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis is a tremendous growth and we are certain that this has significantly provided some individuals with some self-empowerment means,\u201d he said during the opening of the National Art, Basket and Craft exhibition in Gaborone on Friday.<\/p>\n

The exhibition themed: The Creative Economy: Botswana\u2019s Economic Future Redefined is part of the National Arts Festival.<\/p>\n

Mabote said while the arts festival was intended to encourage youth to make ends meet, this had also played a role towards promoting tourism, revealing the country\u2019s diverse cultural practices and also aiding in preservation of indigenous knowledge among others.<\/p>\n

He also noted that the outcomes of different activities by artists also contributed well to the country\u2019s economic growth and diversification.<\/p>\n

He said while BotswanaPost and other relevant stakeholders significantly supported the arts, it was imperative that individuals took advantage of the opportunity to drive job creation through the arts.<\/p>\n

\u201cArts has the power to unite and transcend differences, it also creates a sense of belonging, foster understanding and appreciation of one another. Those who fully engage in it can help the world achieve all those. I wish to encourage them to make use of any availed opportunity so as to thrive and reach higher levels,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

On other issues, Mabote said Botswana would host Inter Governmental Committee meeting which is expected to attract more than 1 100 international delegates.<\/p>\n

He said this was a milestone that will continue to increase the visibility of the country regionally and internationally plus an effort to attract potential investors and tourists.<\/p>\n

The meeting will be held in Kasane in December and the local economy is expected to benefit from the different activities. Ends<\/b><\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Botswana<\/a> Follow Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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