Maseru, Jan. 13 — With each passing year, the Katse Tourism Festival continues to attract growing numbers of attendees and is increasingly contributing to the promotion of tourism at the Katse Dam.
Speaking in an interview with the Agency, Chairperson of Katse Action Aid, Mr. Selikane Rakuoane, said that this year marks the fifth edition of the festival, which is held over two days.
He explained that the festival traditionally begins on Friday, featuring cultural performances by learners from surrounding schools, aimed at preserving and promoting local culture among young people.
According to Mr. Rakuoane, activities continue on Saturday with cultural performances by elderly community members and organised groups from neighbouring villages. These performances are later followed by a music festival showcasing local artists.
Mr. Rakuoane further revealed that despite generating limited profits in previous years, the festival has enabled the association to purchase pill containers for children on lifelong medication for chronic illnesses, as well as sanitary pads, which are yet to be distributed to beneficiaries.
Meanwhile, he noted that although the festival is steadily growing in popularity, limited resources remain a major challenge, restricting the organisers’ ability to invite some of Lesotho’s most popular artists.
The Katse Tourism Festival is an annual event aimed at promoting cultural heritage, supporting community development, and enhancing the tourism potential of the Katse Dam area.
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