This story offers a glimpse into traditional knowledge and dance in Botswana. Dances, traditions and culture in Botswana are diverse. The common dance styles include njangura, borankana, phathisi, setapa, tsutsube, ndazola, hosana, chesa, huru, mokomoto, selete and many more. Botswana traditional dance is unique, rhythmic and expressive; at times used for storytelling, hunting and gathering/rain dance, weddings, other celebrations and healing.

If you wish to experience a truly spirited Bushman dance, you might want to attend the Kuru Dance Festival which takes place every two years in August at Dqae Qare, Dkar’, Botswana and lasts up to three days. The Kuru Dance Festival works to promote, preserve and revitalise sacred Bushman culture for their identity and recognition.

Domboshaba is another cultural festival held yearly in September at Dombosha monument, where you can witness the culture and traditions of BaKalanga people.