tourism attractions in Lesotho

1. KINGDOM IN THE SKY

2. EXPLORING THE RICHTAPESTRY : LESOTHO 'S
VIBRANT HISTORY AND CULTURAL HERITAGE
Lesotho is the small, mountains
, landlocked country surrounded
by it's much larger neighbour
South Africa.King Moshoeshoe
the first is the founder of
Basotho nation, the country
Known by peace and prosperity....

3. Cultural places
MORIJA MUSEUM AND ARCHIVES
The place is located in
Morija a large village in
Maseru. It was formally
Opened in 1956. The purpose of the Museum is to carry
on the tradition of Morija, as a centre of learning
innovation and excellence. It has many cultural treasures
including, Basotho artifacts as well as Lifaqane and Boer
war memorabilia.

4. THABA-BOSIU
It was used as a hideout by Moshoeshoe the first and
his subjects after they migrated from Botha-bothe in
1824 escaping the ravages of the Lifaqane wars.

5. KOME CAVE'S VILLAGE
Group of caves dwellings made out of mud in the district of
Berea in Pulane. The caves served as a hideout for Basia and one
Bataung clans during the Lifaqane wars and cannibalism. The
caves still inhabited by their descendants . They are also faded
san paintings in the cave which indicates that the san also
occupied the cave.

6. BELIEVE
The basotho people worshipped the supreme being
"Molimo" , who they worship through the spirit of
ancestors. They use ritual feast to honor ancestors
who they believed brought sickness or misfortune if
their kin forgot about them .

7. CLOTHING
Women wore seshoeshoe , mose oa khomo, seanamarena.
Men wore woolen cap or balaclavas and grey blankets. Young
boys wore ts'eha and blankets from animal skin. Girls wore
thethana and mokorotlo.

8. EVENTS
In 1824 Lesotho was formed by king Moshoeshoe the
first.
In October 4th 1966, the kingdom of Lesotho
attained full independence.
In July 1867, the third war between the Orange Free
State and the Basotho began.
In 1870 king Moshoeshoe the first died.

9. CULTURAL DANCES
They played so many dances to keep them together and for
refreshing. Litolobonya were played by women and girls. The
mokorotlo was performed by men for the cheif on the
important occasions, such as political meeting. Boys played
ntlamo.

10. REFERENCES
Ioispirational by lois
2015 Trickle out African
Dr Pete Magubane
World Encyclopedia Britannica

11. Conclusion
From the early days as a refuge from conflicts to its
resilient monarchy. Lesotho has a unique identity. It's
cultural tapestry, woven from traditions of Basotho
people includes vibrant music, dance like mokhibo,
mokorotlo and litolobonya. Distinctive attire like the
Basotho blankets, seshoeshoe, thethana and ts'ea.
Today, Lesotho embraces it's heritage while
navigating modern challenges, forging a path
forward rootedin it's past.

12. presented by Rets'epile Lekobane
2021/2079
Khotso . Pula. Nala!!