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Music and dance have always been an inextricable part of Basotho life. Many of their rituals and social activities were accompanied by song and dance. Three dances; the Mokorotlo, the Mohobelo and the Mokhibo were performed regularly. On special occasions, to honour their chief, the men performed the Mokorotlo. This entailed a rhythmical backward and forward swinging action accompanied by the stamping of feet. The lead singer sang in a high-pitched voice while the others accompanied him in a deep throaty refrain. From time to time, one dancer would break away from the group and dance in front of the chief, miming a battle attack.
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1 comments:
Mosotho oa Lesotho and proud to be, I really miss watching and enjoying our Basotho traditions, a lot has changed at home but hopefully our mohobelo and mokhibo will remain.
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