Mafitlhakgosi Cultural Group vows to preserve culture
Wednesday, September 14, 2016
However, local cultural group consisting of young and talented individuals, Mafitlhakgosi Cultural Group has decided to take-heed of this problem. According to the coordinator and founder of the group, Joseph Ikopeng said he intends to preserve culture.
In an interview with Showbiz recently, Ikopeng said after realising that Botswana culture was perishing, as a group that is involved in arts and culture they have found it fit to preserve it by teaching young people how to use traditional instruments such as setinkane, marimba, four strings guitar, segaba, drama, traditional dance, Ikalanga dance wosana and others.
While his leadership has brought about significant progress and development, it is imperative that he exercises greater caution in his choice of words, particularly when addressing sensitive matters.One of the primary concerns is the potential impact of his remarks on Botswana’s relationship with De Beers, the diamond mining giant that plays a crucial role in the nation’s economy.The partnership between Botswana and De Beers has been mutually...