Cultural celebration
Music performance
Community gathering
Arts and culture

Preserving Heritage.
Empowering Communities through Arts

Lekgoledi Arts & Cultural Centre is a women and youth-led rural-based community arts organization in Lebowakgomo, Limpopo, pioneering the development of the rural creative and cultural arts sector.

Our Core Focus Areas

Six pillars that define our mission and impact across Limpopo.

Community Research
01

Community Research

In-depth research and projects that address the real needs of rural artists and cultural practitioners. We conduct participatory research to map cultural assets, document indigenous knowledge, and co-design interventions with communities.

Participatory Community-led
Cultural Heritage
02

Cultural Heritage

Preserving and promoting Sepedi and Bapedi heritage through arts, storytelling, music, dance, and traditional knowledge. We work with elders and cultural practitioners to document oral histories and revive endangered practices.

Oral history Intergenerational
Youth Skills Training
03

Youth Skills Training

Platforms for youth skills training in animation, coding, performing arts, and business development for sustainable livelihoods. Our 4-month programs combine technical skills with entrepreneurial training and mentorship.

4IR skills Mentorship
Collaborative Events
04

Collaborative Events

Organizing regional cultural events, carnivals, and the annual Sepedi Cultural Heritage Festival to showcase local talent. We co-create events with traditional authorities, municipalities, and artists.

Annual festival Tourism
Artistic Expression
05

Artistic Expression

Creating safe spaces for visual arts, poetry, theatre, music, and digital animation for emerging rural artists. We run artist residencies, open mic nights, and digital labs where rural artists can experiment and collaborate.

Residencies Networking
Social Impact
06

Social Impact

Addressing critical social issues like Gender-Based Violence through creative arts, workshops, and community campaigns. We use arts-based approaches to tackle GBV, HIV/AIDS stigma, and youth unemployment.

Awareness Advocacy
Upcoming Event

Sepedi Cultural Heritage Festival 2026

The 4th Annual Sepedi Cultural Heritage Festival expands into the Limpopo Cultural Heritage Festival, celebrating Bapedi, Vha-Tsonga, Vha-Venda, and Ndebele cultures.

Join us on 25 September 2026 at the Bapedi Royal Kingdom in Sekhukhune for music, dance, poetry, visual arts, craft demonstrations, and heritage tourism.

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Sepedi Cultural Heritage Festival 2026

Festival Build-Up Events

A series of monthly events leading to the grand finale on Heritage Day.

Traditional Dance Showcase
Build Up 1

Traditional & Contemporary Dance Showcase

Cultural dance groups, brass band, poetry, and a tour of Bakone Malapa Open Museum. Co-hosted by Mphahlele Traditional Authority.

Capricorn District
Bapedi Music Showcase
Build Up 2

Bapedi Music Showcase

Indigenous music, brass bands, live performances, and workshops on the business of arts. Co-hosted by Zebediela Traditional Authority.

Sekhukhune District
Poetry and Visual Arts
Build Up 3

Poetry, Storytelling & Visual Arts

Spoken word, traditional storytelling, and visual arts exhibitions by local crafters. Co-hosted by Mafefe Traditional Authority.

Mafefe Traditional Authority
Art-Tourism Event
Build Up 4

Khwiting ya Noka Art-Tourism Event

Fusion of art and tourism, promoting cultural heritage destinations and rural lodges. Hosted under Roka Phasha Traditional Authority.

Roka Phasha
Main Closing Festival
25 Sept 2026

Main Closing Festival — Cultural Heritage Celebration

Grand finale at Bapedi Royal Kingdom in Mohlaletse, Sekhukhune. Two days of dance, music, poetry, heritage tours, and celebration.

Bapedi Royal Kingdom

Get Involved

There are many ways to support and engage with Lekgoledi Arts & Cultural Centre.

Partner With Us

Collaborate on cultural projects, festivals, and community programs. We welcome partnerships with organizations that share our vision.

Become a Partner

Volunteer

Join our team of passionate volunteers. Help us organize events, mentor youth, or contribute your skills to our community programs.

Join as Volunteer

Donate & Support

Your contribution helps us sustain our programs, train more youth, and preserve cultural heritage for future generations.

Make a Donation

Our Valued Partners

In partnership with Traditional Authorities

Bapedi Royal Kingdom Mphahlele Royal Kingdom Zebediela Royal Kingdom Bahanwana Royal Kingdom