A pal of mine Mr Lyman Mubukani of Bethlehem, Free State, South Africa visited a Sotho cultural Village in Bloemfontein. Below are some of the pictures taken from the village.
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The front view of the cultural village
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A side view of the cultural village
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Sotho women in traditional garb.
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The man above heralds the coming of the chief to the village
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The Sotho chief
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The Sotho chief (second from right) and his aide (far right)
shares traditional beer with tourists
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Lyman with the traditional herbalist