Francistown Colour Festival is back
Friday, July 07, 2023 | 60 Views |
Colour festival
The once popular event which was last hosted in 2012 is anticipated to attract people from different villages in the north eastern part of the country. One of the event organisers, Pablo Tshambani told Arts & Culture that the event is meant to foster harmony among the regions' various ethnic groups.
He stated that the vibrant and fun festival aims to attract over 800 fans. "The last time the Colour Festival was held, over 250 people attended, and with this year's to be held at Limpopo Leisure Gardens, we expect even higher numbers," Tshambani said. He expressed his excitement about the change of venue saying the place is suitable for such events.
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