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Palesa stars in thrilling Pula musical

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Seeing PULA! The musical once again was a thrill and fulfilling to many contemporary dance lovers and Mophato Dance Theatre fans over the weekend at the Maitisong Theatre.

Pula meaning rain is very significant to Batswana. The animals, humans and plants depend on rain for survival. The country also depends on farming for sustainability. Rain also has a major impact in the country’s culture.

Filled with Setswana songs, Setswana poems and different traditional dances representing cultures in Botswana, the musical was beautiful. It anchored on the practical and spiritual relationship that Batswana have with rain and how it brings joy to many families during the good rainy days and sadness and sorrow if it does not rain.

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