LEKGALMEETSE CULTURAL DAY

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Written by:  Naki Mposi
The 16th of October 2019 marked the launch of the Annual Lekgalameetse Heritage and Cultural tourism event. Since the reserve has been reinstated to its historical owners, an event of this nature was a first of its kind.

Over 100 people attended this prestigious event organised by the Lekgalameetse Management Committee (LMC) which is made up by members of the 6 Communal Property Associations (CPAs) that have claimed the Lekgalameetste Nature Reserve. Key partners that attended included LEDET, Mopani District Municipality, AWARD, EMROSS, Kruger to Canyons Biosphere Region (K2C), Maruleng FM, the Lekgalameete Youth Group and the community of Ga-Sekororo at large. Kgosi Sekororo SSS also graced the event with his presence to celebrate diversity!

 
The Working for Water High Altitude team opened the ceremony with a parade, then all the Key partners of Lekgalameetse including the K2C presented on the joint work they do within LNR. The objective of this event was to promote the safeguarding and protection of all cultures and heritage and it was reflected in the diversified items and talks presented.

Mrs Selapyane did the Venda praise and gave a historical background of the Venda tribe, while Mr Mahlangu J.V did the same for the Ndebele. Tsonga and Pedi dancers kept us entertained with their vibey moves! To properly close the function Kgosi Sekororo SSS gave us the historical background of BaSotho ba Lebowa, highlighting that BaPedi are one of the 20 dialects that make-up the Northern Sotho culture. His message echoed the background of "Legalameetsi" presented by Mr Mmuso Mangena earlier that day.

The inaugural ceremony of the Lekgalameetsi Nature Reserve was quite eventful and informative. I am looking forward to the Next one! #Own_Your_Culture


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