UB Carnival Parade Gets Shot In The Arm

Monday, February 01, 2016

The first annual University of Botswana Festival of Arts and Carnival Exposition (UB-FACE) has gotten a much-needed head start with the First National Bank (FNB) Foundation’s donation of over P500,000.

The shot in the arm for the much anticipated carnival parade slated for March, promises to be a hit if the talent displayed on Thursday night at the launch is anything to go by.

The carnival is expected to have a variety of events including dance and acting. Part of the funds from FNB will go towards getting all the artists ready for the big event.

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