Basotho people and culture

Although the Basotho people work out side thier country they still contain thier local village and traditional culture is still strong. The family is still the dominant unit and respect for the elder generation is important. Basotho culture is centered on village life and most traditions and festivals relate to local village and seasons of the year.  No traditional wedding is complete without colourful dances. Each village of basotho has a chief or head man who still fall under the chief for the area. The basotho are agriculturists. The chief allocates the fields around the villagers. Different types of crops are cultivated including sorghum,  beans and vegetables. Many local herbs are gathered as green vegetables which the basotho call moroho which give them good health and make them stronger thats thier philosophy. Animals are very important in basotho society. The Basotho pony represents the best form of transport in the mountains and donkeys are often used as pack animals. Most Basotho families have some more cattle and oxen are used to plough the sloping mountain fields. They are also used to supplement thier deit and cows they are killed during some special ceremonies.