Residents urged to use culture to attract tourists
Monday, August 22, 2022 | 190 Views |
They hosted the Kgosi Malope II cultural event at Mmakgodumo garden on Saturday. Dikgosi, headmen, a minister and other dignitaries graced the occasion. Addressing the public, the Minister of Foreign Affairs Dr Lemogang Kwape said their village boasted of many beautiful heritage sites and rich culture that could be used to attract tourists to the area.
He stated that they together with the community could use their culture, history and tourism sites to attract tourism in the village. He further explained that the village encompassed different people from different tribes like Bakgatla, Bangwato, and others.
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