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Morija Festival


01/10/2008 - 05/10/2008

Place of event: Morija

Telecom-Econet

MORIJA ARTS & CULTURAL FESTIVAL

FINAL  PROGRAMME

 

"Kaofela re chabana sa khomo"

Khotso, khaitseli ea Moshoeshoe

 

1st - 5th October 2008

at MORIJA, LESOTHO

Co-ordinated by Morija Museum & Archives

Patron: Her Majesty Queen ‘Masenate M.B. Seeiso

 

Phone/Fax (+266) 2236-0308

E-mail   info@morijafest.com

Web-site      www.morijafest.com

Thanks to all our Sponsors & Partners

 

Morija Museum & Archives and the Morija Festival Organising Com-mittee would like to thank all of the schools that participated in the Cultural Competitions, as well as the many performers, artists, crafters, cultural organisations and the larger creative community for their on-going support. We would also like to express our warm gratitude to the following organisations and companies for their generous support:

 

Alliance Insurance                 AON Lesotho Insurance Brokers

Austrian Embassy                  Bana ba Khoale

BB Alert Security Services     BONA Marketing & Communications

Catholic Radio                                    The Cultural Helpdesk

Department of Correctional Services

Department of Environmental Health

Exel Petroleum                       Film Resource Unit

Harvest FM                Inter-Ministerial Task Force

Lesotho Brewing Co.              Lesotho Durham Link

Lesotho Electricity Corporation                    Lesotho Flour Mills

Lesotho National Broadcasting Service

Lesotho Police Service & Traffic Department

Lesotho Tourism Development Corporation

Lesotho TV                 Lijabatho FC

Loti Brick                    LNIG              Maleta Thojane

M&C Construction                 Metropolitan Life Lesotho

Ministry of Communications                        Ministry of Education

Ministry of Health & Social Welfare

Ministry of Tourism, Environment & Culture

Moradi (Pty) Ltd                    Morija Guest Houses

Morija Printing Works                       Morija Security

MSF                Nedbank Lesotho

People's Choice FM                Radio Lesotho

Scott Hospital             Security Unlimited

Sesotho Media                                    Sunny Hardware

Telecom-Econet                     TOTAL Lesotho

Tripharm Agencies                 Ultimate FM

WASA             XPO Communications

Special Thanks to Telecom-Econet

The holding of the Morija Arts & Cultural Festival is always a challenge given the limited resources available. This year, for the first time, we enjoy the generous support of a Brand Name Sponsor, Telecom-Econet. We trust that with this stronger private sector anchor, the Festival may now develop to its full potential and attract further support. Rea leboha!

Khotso, khaitseli ea Moshoeshoe

Each year the Morija Arts & Cultural Festival chooses a theme that com-plements its overall vision of nation-building and fostering a dynamic, forward looking culture, one that is united while affirming its diversity (Kaofela re chabana sa khomo).

During 2008, our theme is "Khotso, khaitseli ea Moshoeshoe", which at one time was aptly rendered by Dr. Mosebi Damane as "Peace, the Mother of Nations". Peace is not the preservation of the status quo, or a quietness borne of fear or apathy. Peace is not a mere lack of conflict. It is rather a dynamic process of give and take, of respectful listening and sharing of opinions, of constructively engaging with one another and seeking viable solutions to the challenges that face us as families, communities, churches, organisations and as a nation.

Peace is also a state of being that assumes that the basic needs of all of us are being met, that each person is contributing positively to society and its productivity, and that the wealth created is being fairly shared, for poverty cannot give birth to nations.

Peace nourishes and encourages our creativity and dynamism as a people, it protects and secures the hard work and assets that we have built up, and it is always willing to learn and help others in the process.

Please join us therefore in celebrating our diverse culture, creative gifts and the fundamental values that underpin them from 01 to 05 Octo-ber during this the 10th year  of the Morija Arts & Cultural Festival. Let us enjoy ourselves responsibly during the Festival, remember our common humanity, and seek to be true nation-builders and peacemakers.

What to look out for at the 2008 Telecom-Econet Morija Arts & Cultural Festival

  • The School Cultural Competitions on Wednesday and Thursday continue to improve each year, and there will be a Science Fair as well as educational exhibits and youth activities. Don't miss them!
  • His Majesty the King will be Officially Opening the Festival on Thursday at the Main Arena.
  • PC-FM is holding a Talent Search on Friday at 12h00 at the Main Arena. The most dynamic and promising young singer - will win a recording contract with 999 Music.
  • Local weavers in Lesotho, with assistance from Aid to Artisans, have developed exciting new designs of wool and mohair products. These will be on sale at the Festival.
  • Local music, in a variety of genres on CD and DVD, as well as art and crafts will be on exhibition and sale at the Festival.
  • Film & theatre lovers have a limited offering - so don't miss out!
  • Friday is Youth Day. After the Talent Search is Afternoon Flava: Youth Vibe and in the evening don't miss Music Mix with great live bands and the best DJs.
  • Enjoy International & Local Cuisine at the special marquee!
  • Enjoy performances of traditional instruments and poetry that will be interspersed throughout the Festival.
  • Saturday is Family Day - come out for a relaxing a enjoyable day with a variety of activities to choose from to suit your particular taste!
  • Don't miss the fantastic line up for the year's Jazz & Famo Concert on Saturday night including Ringo, Bhudaza, Lira, Mantša, Fatere and many more. Bring a folding chair, a warm blanket and sip some cool drinks of your choice on sale at the Main Arena! Chill out with your friends and dance the night away!
  • Sunday is for prayer and praise! Take part in the worship service at the Historic Morija Church, and then relax and be inspired by some of the best local gospel and church music groups in Lesotho, as well as motivational speakers. His Majesty will then close the Festival.

See the full details of the programme in the following pages

WEDNESDAY, 1st October

Text Box: ALL DAY ACTIVITIES FOR EACH DAY OF FESTIVAL Arts & Crafts Exhibits Main Arena and Mophato Free Tours of Morija, Pony Trekking, Hiking Fees charged Tours of Morija Museum, Dinosaur Footprints Fees Youth Activities (Net-climbing, ponies) PS/ Main Arena Fees09h00  Primary Sch Dance, Traditional Games & Instruments Competitions

Main Arena (Thabeng High School Football Grounds)          R 10 / R 5

            All day       Sponsors: AON Insurance, Nedbank Lesotho & Marotholi

09h00  Primary School Theatre & Poetry Competitions

            Museum Amphitheatre                                                      R 10 / R 5

            All day       Sponsored by Telecom-Econet

THURSDAY, 2nd October

Text Box: ALL DAY ACTIVITIES - See Wednesday's programme09h00  High Sch Dance, Traditional Games & Instruments Competitions  Main Arena (Thabeng High School Football Grounds)               R 10 / R 5

            All day       Sponsors: Nedbank Lesotho, Metropolitan and Marotholi

09h00  High School Theatre & Poetry Competitions

            Historic Morija Church                                                      R 10 / R 5

            All day        Sponsored by Alliance Insurance

09h00  Adult Cultural Competitions

            Museum Amphitheatre                                                      R 10 / R 5

11h00  Opening Ceremony with His Majesty the King (1 hour)

Main Arena (Thabeng High School Football Grounds)

Sponsored by Telecom-Econet & Alliance Insurance

FRIDAY, 3rd October

Text Box: ALL DAY ACTIVITIES - See Wednesday's programme12h00  PC-FM Talent Search & Afternoon Flava: Youth Vibe   R 10 / R 5

            Main Arena: DJ Act, Mas Murderers, MV's Finest, Spido, Kruna, Relo, with DJ Bootz & Counter Force

            Winners of Talent Search will receive recording deal with 999 Music

                        Presentation by Arthur Mafokate

            Till 18h00          Sponsored by Nedbank Lesotho and PC-FM

18h00  Film Evening   2 hours   ‘Mabereng Hall                           Free

FRIDAY, 3rd October (Continued)

20h00  Music Mix   All night   Main Arena                                R 50 / R 10

            Starring DJ Rated R, Lefate, Chomee, Brickz, DJ Zipompi, DJ Kent, DJ Bootz, DJ Thabi, DJ Alex, DJ Kay

            Sponsored by Telecom-Econet and PC-FM         Dress warmly

SATURDAY, 4th October

Text Box: ALL DAY ACTIVITIES Arts & Crafts Exhibits Main Arena and Mophato Free Tours of Morija, Pony Trekking, Hiking Fees charged Tours of Morija Museum, Dinosaur Footprints Fees Youth Activities (Net-climbing, ponies) PS/ Main Arena Fees

11h00 Variety Show    6 hours                                     Main Arena         R 10 / R 5

           Music, Dance, Poetry, Puppetry Show, Traditional Instruments, Famo with Apollo Ntabanyane, Jazz with Mosipili and more

           Sponsors: Nedbank Lesotho, Exel, Metropolitan Insurance, LRA & LHDA

 

           Short Trippling Horse Competition    Primary Pitch            Free

Text Box: All Day INTERNATIONAL & LOCAL CUISINE Sponsors: WASA, Total Gaz, Wholesale Meat, Nedbank & Lesotho Flour Mills           Sponsored by Security Unlimited

 

14h00 Morabaraba Competitions                  Main Arena             Free

           Sponsored by Exel Petroleum

           

           Wire Cars Competition                       Primary School          Free

           Sponsored by Morija Guest Houses

 

14h00 Film Afternoon                                                ‘Mabereng Hall         Free

15h00 Long Trippling Horse Competition    Race Course             Free

           Sponsored by Security Unlimited

18h00  Theatre  "You, Me, My Wife & Your Husband"                               Free

            Mophato Main Hall by NUL Theatre for Development  45 min

 

20h00 Jazz & Famo Concert          All night   Main Arena              R 100

           Featuring Ringo, Bhudaza, Lira, Qiloane, Fatere, Kwani Experience, Mantša, Rabotšo le Semanyane

Sponsored by Telecom-Econet, Exel Petroleum, Nedbank Lesotho, Standard Lesotho Bank, LRA as well as Cultural Help Desk

           Dress warmly and come early to avoid the queues

SUNDAY, 5th October

 

Text Box: ALL DAY ACTIVITIES Arts & Crafts Exhibits Main Arena and Mophato Tours of Morija, Pony Trekking, Hiking Fees charged Tours of Morija Museum, Dinosaur Footprints Fees charged Youth activities, Net climbing Main Arena Fees charged Children's Carnival Main Arena Fees charged
 


10h00  Church Service   60 minutes                Historic LEC Church     Free

            With Mokhatlo oa Banna le Bahlankana

 

11h00  Gospel Concert          (till 18h00)         Main Arena          R 10 / R 5

Featuring Thabiso Mokone, Thabelang, Banna le Bahlankana, Salem, Ramosa Bosiu, Khahliso Mphephoka, Bohlokoa ba Thapelo and more 

Including Motivational speaking, Voluntary Counselling & Testing etc.

Sponsored by Telecom-Econet

 

14h00  Film Afternoon                                   ‘Mabereng Hall           Free

 

15h15  Closing Ceremony (45 minutes)          Main Arena                     

            To be addressed by His Majesty the King

            Radio Lesotho live broadcast      Sponsored by Telecom-Econet

 

14h45  Gospel Concert (continues till 18h00)   Main Arena

Text Box: We would like to warmly acknowledge the strong commitment and financial support from main Sponsors. Without their assistance, and that of other sponsors, volunteers and people of goodwill, the Morija Arts & Cultural Festival would not be possible. BRAND NAME SPONSOR TELECOM-ECONET PREMIER SPONSORS BB ALERT SECURITY SERVICES EXEL PETROLEUM LESOTHO TOURISM DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION MINISTRY OF TOURISM, ENVIRONMENT & CULTURE NEDBANK LESOTHO MEDIA SPONSORS LESOTHO NATIONAL BROADCASTING SERVICE PEOPLE'S CHOICE FM

Please note: TICKETS will only be sold at the Festival itself.

Text Box: For day tours of Lesotho, please contact: Thato's Tours, 6307-2049 or 5881-3133 t.makumane@gmail.com info@thatostours.com or www.travel-lesotho.com or Lesotho Tourism Information Office 2231-2427 or tourisminfo@ltdc.org.ls

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For Accommodation in Morija, contact

Morija Guest Houses 2236-0306 or 6306-5093 or mgh@leo.co.ls

Home stays: Call ‘Mampopo 5869-4324 or ‘Mapaballo 5802-1856

 

For Accommodation in Maseru or elsewhere

www.travel-lesotho.com

or Lesotho Tourism Information Office 2231-2427

 

Text Box: The Morija Arts & Cultural Festival is coordinated annually by Morija Museum & Archives, a non-profit non-partisan institution of the Lesotho Evangelical Church dedicated to the preservation, enhancement and promotion of heritage, the arts and culture, tourism, educational work, research and publishing. Its financial records are audited annually by recognised professional auditors. The Morija Festival was founded in 1999 as a joint effort by a number of Morija citizens and other interested parties. It aims to: · Promote a peaceful, positive and forward looking culture, especially among youth; · Ensure that youth are empowered to be culturally literate, creative, able to discern their talents, dream big, make good choices, and prepare responsibly for the future; · Add value to a stronger more diversified tourism product and enhance opportunities for artists, crafters, cultural industries and small business; · Develop a larger platform or opportunity for artists and per-formers to showcase their creativity and talents, enter into exchange programmes, and further develop their professional careers.


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