Botswana

From the red sands of the Kalahari to the lush waterways of the Okavango Delta, Botswana’s cultural calendar is punctuated by festivals that bind communities and preserve traditions. These gatherings, rooted in generations-old...

GABORONE, Botswana — In Botswana, the rhythm of daily life is underscored by a diverse and deeply rooted religious tradition. Here, faith is not a peripheral concern but an integral thread woven into...

Under the shade of corrugated roofs and canvas awnings, Botswana’s open-air markets unfold in a mosaic of color, sound, and scent. Rows of stalls brim with handwoven textiles, beadwork, pottery, and carved wood, each item a testament to a craft tradition shaped by generations of skill and cultural memory. These spaces are more than commercial hubs; they are living archives of the nation’s artistry and daily rhythms. Bolts of fabric, dyed in deep indigos and sun-baked reds, hang from wooden poles, their patterns tracing stories of ancestral myths and local history. The geometric motifs on a woven shawl might echo the lines of traditional architecture; a tablecloth’s repeating pattern could...