Mokhotlong Aug.22 — Preparations are at an advanced stage for “Banna Khotla” which is a males forum to celebrate the birthdays of Principal Chiefs of Mokhotlong District at Thabang on August 30.
They are Chief Lerotholi Mathealira Seeiso who is the Principal Chief of Mokhotlong and Chief Qetho Sekonyela, the Principal Chief of Malingoaneng. They share the month of August as Chief Seeiso was born on the 30th while Chief Sekonyela on the 21th.
The Coordinator of Banna Khotla, Mr. Mohlalefi Khusu said the forum organised the event to celebrate and honour both PCs as Leaders to further promote unity amongst the Mokhotlong community.
Mr. Khusu said traditional activities have been organised to celebrate both Leaders adding that the Year of Basotho which begins on August 01 annually will also be launched by both Principal Chiefs at the event.
“They will both sow seeds to encourage Liphamola as the Mokhotlong community is affectionately called to embark on crop farming and increase food production in their families”, he clarified.
Banna Khotla was formed early this year and has over 70 members from different walks of life who share problems they face in their day to day lives for promotion of positive and healthy living.
Their slogan is “One Man, One Heart”.
This will be the first event of its kind the forum has organised and the plan is to make it an annual event.
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