Maitisong Festival

One of the most prominent and famous festivals in Botswana is Maitisong Festival, which takes place in March and lasts nine days. Maitisong ("place of enjoyment" in Setswana) is held by Maru-a-Pula School, which is located in the middle of Gaborone, Botswana's capital city. The Maitisong Festival was established to allow the general public to be inspired by the best of the local arts scene. The first Maitisong Festival brought together many different groups to perform. The stage was flooded with music, dance, and drama. Thousands of people visit Maru-a-Pula School each year to see shows in the theatre hall, making the Maitisong festival a symbol of the school.

At this event, visitors along with local people can flock to the streets for more than a week to enjoy a variety of traditional music, performing arts, and cultural events. It's a true carnival with a cultural and artistic component that takes place in Gaborone.

When: March

Where: Gaborone, Botswana