Kgomokasitswa hosts dikhwaere

Kgomokasitwa village in the Southern District will host the Independence Choral and Cultural Festival- 2022 for the first time in history during the coming independence holidays. The event, slated to kick- start this weekend, will bring Traditional choral music groups from the village to come celebrate the traditional choral music alongside the independence celebration. The annual event dubbed ‘ Kgomokasitwa Traditional Choirs Independence Festival’ will be held on the 30th September 2022 annually. Traditional Choral Music in Botswana started from time immemorial and it is a well- respected tradition which has turned into a way of life for most of Batswana. This tradition is so entrenched into people’s lives and value systems and in Kgomokasitwa village, it is the most sought- after activity, commanding a very significant following. Kgomokasitwa, a home to Bangwaketse tribe, and located 40 KM from Kanye village, will host the event that will bring different choral choirs together to celebrate the rich musical culture and independence. The event will bring six Traditional Choirs that usually compete every festive season on Christmas and New Year` s holidays respectively. The six choirs, with a minimum of thirty participants will be given an opportunity to promote and celebrate the tradition that has been in practice for years.

The love for this cultural activity in the village and surrounding villages is anticipated to attract hundreds of enthusiasts. A steering committee comprised of Village Development Committee ( VDC) and members of the traditional choral music groups has been established to run the event.

The event will offer companies and individuals an opportunity to set up stalls at a fee and the proceeds will go towards Kgomokasitswa Primary School.