On March 11th, Lesotho celebrates the death of the father of their country, King Moshoeshoe I. To commemorate the event, students prepare traditional dances and songs and compete with other schools in performance and in foot races. Moshoeshoe Games are a time of pride and excitement for all involved, and I enjoyed being a part of the festivities. Below are some photos from the day. Khotso! Pula! Nala! (Peace! Rain! Prosperity!)

Grass skirts made from strips of plastic (usually from flour or maize meal sacks) are typical dance costumes
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