Ngwao Letshwao takes its rich folk dance to Italy
Friday, August 22, 2025 | 110 Views |
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The local dance troupe, which specialises in cultural tourism and folk arts, is on a 17-day trip in Italy at the invitation of the International Council of Organisations of Folklore Festivals and Folk Arts (CIOFF).
The group leader and director, Odirile Rammoni explained that they were invited by the President of CIOFF after he discovered their Facebook page which promotes Botswana cultural dance tourism. He said this not the group's first Italian performance, as they previously performed in Italy in 2019. The opportunity is significant for the group, providing global exposure, networking opportunities, and potential future collaborations. Their performances aim to market Botswana culture worldwide, attracting foreign investors and tourists.
Whilst the project received mixed reactions from members of the public, the project is indeed a welcome development, which needs to be implemented as soon as possible. Many shared their opinion, with those against the project decrying that if implemented, it will kill the already struggling public transport industry.Many countries around the world have state-run public transport, and those who have travelled to such countries will give testimony...