The Barotse Royal Establishment says all is set for the Regatta paddling competition scheduled to take place next Friday.
The organizing Committee chairman, Induna Imandi Kandala Muteto said the competition which is an integrated component of the famous Kuomboka ceremony will be held on the eve of the traditional ceremony.
Induna Imandi disclosed that about K8 million would be spent on the prizes and
organization of the paddling competition.
He said 84 paddlers have confirmed participation in the race that would be divided
in three categories.
He said the race wills start from the Lealui royal village to Mulamba harbour which
covers a distance of about 13 kilometres.
Induna Imandi said the competition which is one of the few surviving traditional
sporting activities is meant to enrich Kuomboka ceremony saying the ceremony is not
only meant to be a one-day event but involves a series of activities.
He said security measures have been put in place to ensure the safety of the paddlers.
This year’s Kuomboka ceremony is scheduled to take place on March 31.
