Bateng Hoo Festival brings culture and music alive
30 Dec 2025
The inaugural Bateng Hoo Music Festival held at the Maun Sports Complex on Monday, did more than just fill a venue with music, but also filled hearts with pride, joy and the pulsating rhythm of a community celebrating itself.
The festival name, ‘Bateng Hoo’ is inspired by the traditional Maun greeting, a salutation that embodies the warmth and identity of the village, which perfectly reflects the event’s aim to celebrate locality.
The event delivered on its promise to spotlight local talent, with performances from Culture Spears, Costa FX, Stiger Sola, Han-C, MC Babe Police and other homegrown musicians drawing standing ovations, dancing, singing, and nonstop engagement from the audience, showing that Maun is ready for an event that celebrates its culture while nurturing its music industry.
In an interview, Bateng Hoo Music Festival event organiser, Lere Ramoeta explained that the concept was to exclusively showcase local talent while giving Maun residents the space to connect, communicate, and immerse themselves in their cultural heartbeat.
He said the first edition’s turnout and reception were more than satisfactory, that future editions would be improved and expanded. As such, he called on musicians to seize such platforms to penetrate the music industry despite challenges like the new 24-hour operation of bars.
New local artiste, Xwalla De Cash, officially known as Kabelo Xakarara from Shakawe, expressed gratitude for the opportunity to perform on such a big stage for the first time.
“Performing on a big stage for the first time was a rich and promising experience and I am grateful for the love and support, especially for my song, Chipi ke chipi.”
Music icon, Hanceford Magapatona, widely known as Han-C, also shared his delight at the festival.
“I loved the outcome and I am grateful for the engagement and love the people of Maun showed during the festival,” he said.
Coster Tshoganyetso, popularly known as Costa FX, noted that the people responded positively to the event and encouraged upcoming artistes to remain patient and focused.
For attendees, the festival offered more than entertainment, serving as a release where the stress of daily life melted away into music, dance and shared cultural pride, with one attendee noting that Bateng Hoo provided people with joy, peace, and happiness in a world often overwhelmed by sadness. BOPA
Source : BOPA
Author : Gaolethoo Kgatitswe
Location : Maun
Event : Music Festival
Date : 30 Dec 2025
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