Polka is the new black
Monday, August 10, 2015
Polka dance Pic Kabo Mpaetona
Polka originally called Boerewalf, is said to have been introduced to Batswana by the Dutch people who settled in Botswana, many years ago. It is the staple dance in the Southeastern part of Botswana and southeastern Namibia.
Fast forward to 2015; Polka has now been included in the calendar of events. From President Day celebrations, to major festivals polka has now become the in thing. It is the new black.
It highlights the need to protect rights such as access to clean water, education, healthcare and freedom of expression.President Duma Boko, rightly honours past interventions from securing a dignified burial for Gaoberekwe Pitseng in the CKGR to promoting linguistic inclusion. Yet, they also expose a critical truth, that a nation cannot sustainably protect its people through ad hoc acts of compassion alone.It is time for both government and the...