Botswana, Zutshwa: Botswana Defence Force (BDF) band is finally back after two years of no show due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The Botswana Defence Force 30th BDF Band in Concert Style took place at Sir Seretse Khama Barracks (SSKB) Auditorium in Mogoditshane last night.
The opener of their line up attracted multitudes of Batswana, filling SSKB Auditorium. The concert was attended by Botswana President Dr Mokgweetsi Eric Keabetswe Masisi, accompanied by the First Lady, Neo Jane Masisi, the Deputy Commander Botswana Defence Force Major General Joseph Seelo, Minister of Youth, Gender, Sport and Culture, Tumiso Rakgare, Diplomatic Corps, Senior Government Officials and other dignitaries.
The Botswana Defence Force Band in Concert Style is an initiative started in 1991 aimed at generating funds to assist people in need in society. The theme for this year’s (2023) concert is held and celebrated under the theme “Mindset Change Towards Gender Based Violence”.
MINDSET CHANGE CAMPAIGN was launched by President Masisi this year in Zutshwa, in which he called on the nation to change the way they do things to make Botswana a better place for all.
For the night of entertainment, the band put out a show with performances about our culture and music in general— concerts ranging from orchestras, marimba, acapella, traditional dance, and dance band ensembles.
The Botswana Defence Force awarded four cheques to foundations that assist in taking care of the needy within Gaborone and surrounding areas Dyslexia and Social Support Service Botswana, Gamodubu Childcare Trust, Cheshire Foundation, Motswedi Rehabilitation Center, with P25,000.00 each.
The Botswana Defence Force Band will embark on a countrywide tour raising funds for charity from 10th November to 16th December.
Throughout the month of November, the BDF will tour the country, and there will be musical performances to raise funds for charity and encourage the spirit of giving.