Ramookane: A true poet
Friday, August 22, 2014
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Ramookane gave a sterling performance, ensuring that he adds the old traditional poetry, and being a senior citizen, the audience expected a lot from him. It was very interesting to see that the competitions experienced notable improvement in the poetry section. Participants came prepared to inform the audience and the judges with their messages. They did not disappoint, as the audience cheered them to show their appreciation, while the judges had a tough time selecting a winner.
As expected, Ramookane recited a poem titled Dinotshi Tse Di Mo Seolong. He charmed his listeners, while at the same time presenting a challenge for the judges who were too young to understand his style of poetry.
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