Morija Arts and Cultural Festival
Photographer: Dirk Schwager
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| Country and Region | Lesotho — Maseru |
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| Type of Festival | Dance, Music |
| Location of Festival | Morija, Maseru, Lesotho |
| Festival Address Information | Morija Arts and Cultural Festival |
| Festival Description | The Morija Arts and Cultural Festival was first held in 1999. The main objective of this festival is to bring people of different views and backgrounds together to celebrate the diverse cultural heritage of Lesotho. The intention of the festival is to provide a showcase of Lesotho culture, reviving certain aspect which are waning, boost tourism and to encourage craftsellers and small-scale manufacturers. It is an opportunity for people of all ages and backgrounds to demonstrate the richness of their culture and at the same time to experience the culture of neighbors and other residents. |
| Festival Dates | September 30 - October 4, 2009 |
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Festival Story:
Each year the Morija Arts & Cultural Festival chooses a theme that com-plements its overall vision of nation-building and fostering a dynamic, forward looking culture, one that is united while affirming its diversity (Kaofela re chabana sa khomo).
During 2008, our theme is “Khotso, khaitseli ea Moshoeshoe”, which at one time was aptly rendered by Dr. Mosebi Damane as “Peace, the Mother of Nations”. Peace is not the preservation of the status quo, or a quietness borne of fear or apathy. Peace is not a mere lack of conflict. It is rather a dynamic process of give and take, of respectful listening and sharing of opinions, of constructively engaging with one another and seeking viable solutions to the challenges that face us as families, communities, churches, organisations and as a nation.
Peace is also a state of being that assumes that the basic needs of all of us are being met, that each person is contributing positively to society and its productivity, and that the wealth created is being fairly shared, for poverty cannot give birth to nations. Peace nourishes and encourages our creativity and dynamism as a people, it protects and secures the hard work and assets that we have built up, and it is always willing to learn and help others in the process.
Practical Info:
Tickets:
- Please note that TICKETS will only be sold at the Festival itself.
Accommodations in Morija:
- Morija Guest Houses
- Phone: +266 2236-0306, +266 6306-5093
- Email mgh@leo.co.ls
- Home stays ‘Mampopo
- Phone +266 5869-4324
- Home stays ‘Mapaballo
- Phone: +266 5802-1856
- Accommodations in Maseru or elsewhere visit
http://www.travel-lesotho.com, or Lesotho Tourism Information Office +266 2231-2427
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