Sotho
Basotho
Known for their distinctive Basotho blankets, conical hats, and the mountain kingdom heritage of Lesotho.
Population
4.2M (7.6%)
Languages
Sesotho
Region
Free State
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Welcome to Sotho Culture
Begin your journey with a 5-7 minute multisensory experience. Explore sounds, sights, and tastes that bring this culture to life.
Estimated time: 5-7 minutes
Listen: Sounds of the Culture
Traditional Greeting
Lumela
loo-MEH-lah
Hello (respectful greeting)
Lesotho Mountain Village
The sounds of mountain life with traditional famo music and herding calls
2:00
Watch: Visual Immersion
3:00
Discover the iconic Basotho blanket and the traditional mokorotlo (conical hat)
Taste: Traditional Dish
Papa le Morogo
Maize porridge served with wild spinach, a staple comfort food
Quick Recipe:
- 1.Prepare stiff maize porridge (papa)
- 2.Cook wild spinach with onions and tomatoes
- 3.Season with salt and pepper
- 4.Serve together with optional meat
Learn: Your First Phrase
Kea leboha
keh-ah leh-BOH-hah
Thank you
Express gratitude respectfully