Maun International Arts Festival returns
Friday, October 20, 2023 | 370 Views |
Legodile Seganabeng
The MIAF festival is set to be held in Maun from November 20-25, 2023. In an interview with Arts&Culture this week, Legodile Seganabeng, who doubles as the director for MIAF and chairperson of Poetvango, outlined that he is elated that after the hiatus, MIAF is finally going to take place.
“It has been a long time since the festival has been running but now the event is returning for its 10th edition and this gives me nothing but great joy,” an elated Seganabeng said.
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