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Dithubaruba returns

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Phathisi is one of the popular traditional dances of Bakwena PIC: KENNEDY RAMOKONE

One of Bakwena tribe’s popular cultural events, Dithubaruba Cultural Festival will make a return at the Molepolole Sports Complex on September 3 after a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 outbreak.

The annual event is meant to celebrate the culture of Bakwena as well as highlight the role played by their late Kgosi Sechele I’s defence of Batswana tribes at the battle of Dimawe in 1852.

The festival, which has been an integral part of Bakwena’s rich culture and history, returns for its 14th edition. Spokesperson of the festival, Tlamelo Letlole told Arts & Culture that preparations for the event are in full swing.

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