Each year, on September 30, Botswana celebrates its Independence Day, also known as Boipuso. It commemorates its declaration of independence from the United Kingdom in 1966. Botswana day has a strong sense of national pride. The celebration begins with a military parade, followed by dancers and singers who celebrate the day with many of the country’s native dances and songs. After the parade, there are usually speeches by political leaders and other celebrities. Many of the speeches focus on the country’s youth, urging them to remain in good health and work toward creating a more prosperous Botswana.


