Modimolle-based cultural group, Dinaledi tsa Setso (stars of culture), has vowed to be the advocates of unity by enhancing cultural diversity within the community.
Speaking on the sidelines of the launch of the Waterberg Traditional Health Practitioners committee recently, the cultural group’s leader, Katlego Leikay Marema, said it was important for South Africans to embrace all cultures and promote cultural diversity.
The group was founded by Marema, working with cultural activist and secretary, Tshidi Sebola.
“We did not form the group with the intention to make money. The objective was to remind young people that culture and tradition remain important,” he said.
Marema told The Beat they also strive to develop individual talent, and allow artists to spread their wings when they feel ready to initiate individual projects.
“When we started this group in 2014, we realised that young people in Modimolle needed a home, where they can be given a chance to express themselves, and stay away from crime and drug abuse,” he said.
Apart from the popular Setswana dance and song routines, the group also performs other dances borrowed from the XiTsonga, isiZulu and Sepedi cultures.
Marema made a plea to the community of Modimolle, including government departments and the private sector to support them as they battle to shape the lives of no less than 45 young people.
Dinaledi tsa Setso can be followed on Facebook, email dinaleditsasetso1@gmail.com or can be contacted on 072 341 0993 or 076 108 7271.
– The BEAT
