BRE advised against going ahead with Kuomboka

The Barotse Royal Establishment has been advised against going ahead with preparations for this year’s Kuomboka traditional ceremony.

Cultural expert Muyendekwa Sishekano is concerned that hosting the ceremony amidst the current confusion and tension will do more harm than good for the Kingdom of Barotseland.

Mr. Sishekano is of the view that while the ceremony has been the pinnacle of the Barotse Kingdom in terms of marketing its rich and diverse cultural heritage, it would be counterproductive if the ceremony were to be held in the present atmosphere.

In a letter to Barotse Post and made available to Qfm News Mr. Sishekano says he believes the citizens in the kingdom are allegedly frustrated with their monarch and royal establishment.

Mr. Sishekano notes that this is for alleged reluctance in supporting the speedy implementation of the 27th March 2012 Barotse National Council independence resolutions.

He states that organizing the hosting of the Kuomboka traditional ceremony now amidst this tension will only give the people of the kingdom a bad name.