Batswana on cultural renaissance
Monday, September 22, 2014
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The activities range from bogwera, initiation ceremonies and dikgafela, which is an old tradition of celebrating a bumper harvest. During such celebrations, the importance of culture is always emphasised. As custodians of culture, traditional leaders, Dikgosi, play a major role in such activities.
Last month Batlokwa held dikgafela at their headquarters in Tlokweng. This is an event that Batlokwa have been commemorating for quite some time.
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