Enveloped in the spirit of the Basarwa healing dance

Friday, August 31, 2018

These women juggled and apple during the entire dance routine and they never flipped PIC: MOMPATI TLHANKANE

After watching Basarwa’s healing dance under the moon the previous night, my mind was still reeling over the spiritual aspect of the dance and how such an activity can heal the sick and the broken.

This time around it was Saturday and I got to see everything clear in daylight. With the Kuru Dance Festival held at Dqae Qare Lodge one could feel the movement of the dancers as they got into the arena.

Just like ancient Roman gladiators who were welcomed into the arena with loud cheers, the audience loved their dancers. Mind you this was no violent sport like in ancient Rome but it was the kind dance that communicated with the audience.

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Enveloped in the spirit of the Basarwa healing dance

After watching Basarwa’s healing dance under the moon the previous night, my mind was still reeling over the spiritual aspect of the dance and how such an activity can heal the sick and the broken.

The projects magazine in collaboration with Stanbic bank launched the future of mining summit 2024

MISA Botswana celebrates World Press Freedom day

Unlawful wounding turns to murder

Mahalapye suspected copper cable thief nabbed

TAFIC targets top four finish

Selefu

Selefu

Repatriation underway for seven SA Pilgrims

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