One of Botswana's most distinctive tribes, the Vekuhane (Basubiya) are planning a massive cultural event in September.
Held in Kavimba village, some 80km north west of Kasane, the annual Cisiy-nkulu is one of the biggest cultural celebrations in the country.
Over the years, the event, which is celebrated in both Namibia and Botswana, has been the glue that keeps the tribe, divided between the two neighbouring countries, together.
They also collaborate with others in the Zambezi region, and the Mwandi/Sesheke District in Zambia to preserve Subiya (Ikuhane/Iteenge) heritage.
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