Zambian troupe mesmerises Mahalapye

The group, composed of 16 dancers taken from some Zambian provinces, showcased various dances indigenous to their country giving the predominantly Batswana audiences a foray into Zambian dance. 

The group had been invited to Botswana by the Ministry of Youth, Sport and Culture through the Department of Arts and Culture to provide a cultural exchange between the Zambians  and local artists.  Their performances were initially not exciting - they entered the stage in a procession with three of their male members, dressed in red traditional print costumes, beating on large drums.  They quickly fascinated the crowd with the flexibility of their bodies as they danced to the beat.