Mokoto Wa Lesoso Returns
Monday, August 19, 2019
Flambourant Entertainment organises the event. This year’s theme is ‘Ngwao, Seikokotelo Sa Rona Go Re Isa Pele’ (roughly translated as Culture-our pillar to the future).
A statement from the organisers explains that the name of the event was inspired by the famous ‘mokoto’ in the central region that the organisers then combined with the name ‘lesoso’ which originates from Shoshong. Mokoto is the main dish at the event alongside other traditional dishes.
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