Tswana
Batswana
Known for their democratic kgotla system, intricate pottery, and rich oral literature traditions.
Population
4.4M (8%)
Languages
Setswana
Region
North West
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Welcome to Tswana 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
Dumela
doo-MEH-lah
Hello (I agree/accept you)
Tswana Kgotla Meeting
The sounds of a traditional kgotla (community meeting) with discussion and consensus-building
2:00
Watch: Visual Immersion
3:00
Experience the democratic kgotla system and beautiful Tswana pottery traditions
Taste: Traditional Dish
Seswaa
Slow-cooked, pounded beef or goat meat, a celebratory dish served at special occasions
Quick Recipe:
- 1.Boil meat with salt until very tender
- 2.Pound or shred the meat
- 3.Mix with cooking liquid
- 4.Serve with pap and vegetables
Learn: Your First Phrase
Ke a leboga
keh ah leh-BOH-gah
Thank you
Show appreciation in any situation