Qore Exhibition on at the National Museum
Friday, May 09, 2008
This exhibition of contemporary artworks is dubbed "Qore Exhibition". Qore is a San word for the hunting and gathering season when the young San go out and collect food for incapacitated elders.
Explaining why they chose the theme, Moses said: "After the exhibition, we hope to each contribute a portion of the proceeds and host a small party where we will celebrate and thank the elders at Thapong for their support ever since we joined the centre." Guest speaker and Thapong coordinator Reginald Bakwena lauded the two artists for holding the exhibition despite many challenges, including financial constraints.
The situation is exacerbated by the ruling party’s admission that some of its most important election promises remain unfulfilled. This is not the change many Batswana had expected. The UDC was elected into power on a strong promise to improve lives, create jobs, protect workers and repair public services. It is therefore, not enough for the party to point only to new ministries, policies and long-term plans. These may be necessary, but...