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Description
Our art residency is a mountain cabin suitable for budget Travelers, artists, and socially conscious travelers. With a keen interest in addressing poverty, community mental health and assisting local dreams, the project allows you to get socially involved with local art, traditional games and cultural activities.
Located in Semonkong village, on the south east of Lesotho, this place is surrounded by a tranquil beauty, and unwavering authenticity. Mannini the founder lives in close proximity with the residence, with her mom and younger brother.
activities such as horse riding, birds viewing, and creative story telling is part of the ebb and flow of life in this enchanting corner of the world.
The life in the residence mirrors the every day life of the ordinary people of Semonkong Lesotho. For example, we use basic solar lights, we fetch water from springs, wash in a basin, and use a compost toilet. And although we have a basic gas for cooking, it's very common to also cook some of our food on wood.
But above all, we believe that art plays a huge role in allowing us to express who we are in ways that may not be achieved by words alone. So if you are an artist or someone eager to explore other creative mechanisms of sharing skills, exchanging culture, or expressing an important message through a song, game, dance etc art residency is a suitable home for you.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Language practice
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Semonkong is full of nature attractions and activities such as horse riding, and water falls picnics are common.
And if you love local food and learning SESOTHO, this is achievable through the the residency's traditional games and community activities.
The owner of the residency lives with her brother and mother in a separate house but in close proximity with the residence. In this way, travelers getting involved with us have access to immerse themselves in the local culture., learn about the historical and cultural significance of the area and engage with the community at large.
Staying at BAR means that you will have the opportunity to meet and mingle with local artists, exchange ideas, and hopefully collaborate on creative projects while building relationships with like minded individuals.
Help
Please help us register with other online bookers, e.g.hostel world. Help us create a smart system to keep records of our bookings. Facilitate our culture share and artistic events such as open mike poetry and just keep the positively welcome guests and help keep a positive energy around the residence.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Sesotho: Fluent
German: BeginnerThis host offers a language exchange
I love language and culture exchange. I am happy to learn either through flexible formal learning or just through games or activities that may aid in my learning journey. I'm particularly interested in learning German more. But open to other languages too. I can easily teach English or Sesotho
Accommodation
It's a shared dorm taking in 6 people at the top, and 2 people in the bottom area of the house. There are basic bedding S and blankets, shared kitchen and the compost toilet is outside.
Volunteers will take care of their own food.
What else ...
On your spare time, early morning hike to Maletsunyane waterfalls is healthy,consider bird viewing on the same route and feel free to call on a horse riding activity with a local guide. Or just enjoy learning SESOTHO through a traditional rituals or games.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
Hours expected
Maximum 3 hours a day, 5 days a week
