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The visual art of Botswana has varied among the different ethnic groups and throughout history. Historically it has fallen into two main categories: that of the San peoples (also known as the Bushmen ) and that of the Bantu -derived peoples such as the Batswana .
Most literature in Botswana is written in English, though many works are published in Setswana and a small minority are published in other native languages. Economic challenges limit a wider production of literature in Botswana, as books are often unavailable to citizens and authors generally make little money, especially with non-English writings.
Bessie Head Short Story Awards (Bessie Head Literature Awards from 2007 to 2013) is a Botswana literary award founded in 2007. [1] It is administered by the Bessie Head Heritage Trust . The Trust was established in June 2007 to promote the life and work of Bessie Head .
Botswana art (1 C, 1 P) C. Cinema of Botswana (4 C, 2 P) L. Botswana literature (2 C, 3 P) O. Arts organisations based in Botswana ... Kuru Dance and Music Festival
The Manyana Rock Paintings are a collection of rock art and caves located at the Kolobeng hills, neighbouring Manyana, Southern District, Botswana. It is believed that the artworks were made by the Khoikhoi or the San people between 1100 AD and 1700 AD. [1] The paintings are found on five cliff areas around the rocky hill. [2]
The following list of Botswana artists (in alphabetical order by last name) includes artists of various genres, who are notable and are either born in Botswana, of Botswana descent or who produce works that are primarily about Botswana.
Leipzig Book Fair Prize – in three categories: fiction, non-fiction, and translation; Ingeborg Bachmann Prize; Aspekte-Literaturpreis (Aspekte Literature Prize) – for the best debut novel written in German; Kleist Prize – first awarded in 1912; Merano Poetry Prize – established in 1993 for poetry
The Dithubaruba Cultural Festival is one of the national events celebrated in Botswana and is also marked in the Botswana Calendar of Events. It aims to promote Kweneng cultural heritage and create leisure time for the community.