Regional/Cultural Day
Mokete oa Basadi
Basotho women march for equal rights, against gender-based violence, and for the recognition of women's contributions to the economy. The Basotho women are the backbone of the country: they farm the land, raise the children, and manage the households while the men are working in the mines of South Africa. The remittances from the mines are 20% of GDP, and the women who manage the households are the real prime ministers. Women also weave the famous Basotho hats, brew the joala beer, and preserve the oral traditions that define Basotho identity.