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Giants dethroned

Nca'ancaase traditional group which has been dominating the Tsutsube category for several years finally lost to Ditsuatsuae Arts Group on Saturday PICS: PHATSIMO KAPENG
Nca'ancaase traditional group which has been dominating the Tsutsube category for several years finally lost to Ditsuatsuae Arts Group on Saturday PICS: PHATSIMO KAPENG

The National Arts Festivals Finals went down to the wire this past weekend with the Traditional Dance Finals where Setswana culture received the recognition it deserves at the Sir Seretse Khama Barracks in Mogoditshane on Saturday.

Traditional dance finals brought fun, flare and exuberant vibes where the underdogs of the competition toppled some of the heavyweights.

Ditsuatsuae Arts Group, hailing from Maun, dethroned longstanding rivals, Nca'ancaase traditional group who have always been a thorn on their flesh and emerged as the conquerors of the Tsutsube category. Speaking to Showtime, Abednico Galethuse who is the leader of Ditsuatsuae Arts Group said he was elated by his group’s heroic display that saw them emerge as winners on the day. “I am really beyond proud for what my group has done because not only did we win the competition.

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