Men and women, boys and girls, the old and the young, the blind and the able bodied did not want to be left out. The morafhe (tribe) gathered anxiously at the Kgotla, not only to embrace their culture, but witness history as the initiation school has been on an unannounced recess for three decades.The atmosphere was quite jovial with women dressed in traditional attire with captivating designs and patterns.The human traffic was at its peak as everybody wanted to see the 83 initiates who braved the July winter to graduate into womanhood.
The Kgotla was filled to capacity and some people had to stand while others climbed the walls to enjoy the beautiful performances. Some of the villagers waited by the roadside where they could clearly see they initiates who wore leather skirts with matching bra-tops and beads.The day was spiced up with various traditional activities where most performers showcased Selete culture. Famous Balete Ditlhaka Traditional Group made up by elder men did not disappoint. The members beautifully played their ditlhaka music as they proudly danced. Morogo Wa Ngwana did not want to be left out as they stole the audience' attention with a splendid performance.
