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Theatrical Chiwele to shine at Cradle of Creativity fest

Children Botswana Arts Trust
Children Botswana Arts Trust

Children Botswana Arts Trust is gearing up to showcase its talents on an international stage at the Cradle of Creativity 2026 Festival in South Africa.

The festival, themed "Jumping Over the Kraal/ Uri-! gâu ! harasa", celebrates ingenuity and resilience in commemorating the 1976 Soweto Uprising.

The trust's production, "Chiwele", a theatrical piece celebrating Botswana's rich storytelling traditions, has been selected to be showcased at the festival. This is a significant milestone for the organisation, which aims to create opportunities for children to explore their artistic abilities in a safe and supportive environment.

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