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Joy and culture take centre stage at the Ditrupa carnival in Maubane

Oupa Mokoena|Published

The carnival, renowned for its rich cultural heritage and community spirit, transformed the village into a hub of excitement, music, and traditional artistry.

Image: Picture: Oupa Mokoena / Independent Newspapers

The carnival, renowned for its rich cultural heritage and community spirit, transformed the village into a hub of excitement, music, and traditional artistry.

Image: Picture: Oupa Mokoena / Independent Newspapers

The carnival, renowned for its rich cultural heritage and community spirit, transformed the village into a hub of excitement, music, and traditional artistry.

Image: Picture: Oupa Mokoena / Independent Newspapers

The carnival, renowned for its rich cultural heritage and community spirit, transformed the village into a hub of excitement, music, and traditional artistry.

Image: Picture: Oupa Mokoena / Independent Newspapers

The carnival, renowned for its rich cultural heritage and community spirit, transformed the village into a hub of excitement, music, and traditional artistry.

Image: Picture: Oupa Mokoena / Independent Newspapers

The carnival, renowned for its rich cultural heritage and community spirit, transformed the village into a hub of excitement, music, and traditional artistry.

Image: Picture: Oupa Mokoena / Independent Newspapers

The carnival, renowned for its rich cultural heritage and community spirit, transformed the village into a hub of excitement, music, and traditional artistry.

Image: Picture: Oupa Mokoena / Independent Newspapers

The carnival, renowned for its rich cultural heritage and community spirit, transformed the village into a hub of excitement, music, and traditional artistry.

Image: Picture: Oupa Mokoena / Independent Newspapers

The carnival, renowned for its rich cultural heritage and community spirit, transformed the village into a hub of excitement, music, and traditional artistry.

Image: Picture: Oupa Mokoena / Independent Newspapers

The carnival, renowned for its rich cultural heritage and community spirit, transformed the village into a hub of excitement, music, and traditional artistry.

Image: Picture: Oupa Mokoena / Independent Newspapers

The carnival, renowned for its rich cultural heritage and community spirit, transformed the village into a hub of excitement, music, and traditional artistry.

Image: Picture: Oupa Mokoena / Independent Newspapers

The picturesque Maubane Cultural Village, located near Hammanskraal, was a kaleidoscope of colour and celebration on January 3, 2026, as the much-anticipated Troop Festival, known as Ditrupa, brought together many of attendees from across the region.

The carnival, renowned for its rich cultural heritage and community spirit, transformed the village into a hub of excitement, music, and traditional artistry.

The carnival, renowned for its rich cultural heritage and community spirit, transformed the village into a hub of excitement, music, and traditional artistry.