Son of the Soil workshop unveils more about Setswana culture

Kgosi Kebinatshwene Mosielele of Manyana delivered a heartfelt oration, explaining Bogadi as intrinsic to Setswana culture. He said Bogadi was initially meant to be a token of appreciation to the bride’s family. “It is a way of uniting two families and solidifying the relationships between the two,” he said.

He indicated that modern weddings as opposed to traditional ones do not require bogadi. “These days people choose between the two, but our traditional wedding is the best. People should uphold our culture by marrying the Setswana way,” he said.