Dithubaruba to honour Kgosi Sechele I

Friday, September 04, 2015

One of the activities at a previous Dithubaruba

Dithubaruba, a popular cultural festival, which celebrates the heritage of Bakwena begins at Ntsweng, Molepolole on Saturday.

The festival themed ‘Botswana Pele; Maropeng go a Boelwa’ will celebrate and recognise the role played by Kgosi Sechele I of Bakwena in the foundation of the nation as it is known today.

The festival will also celebrate Borankana ja Sekwena, which includes a number of traditional dances, some of which are specific to Bakwena.

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