GEM Institute

KITS-CIFF FIRST SCREENING IS HERE!

The countdown to the KITS-CIFF Film Festival has officially begun! And what better way to kick things off than by coming together to experience local filmmaking, local stories and local talent?

Join us for the first screening of Phela Bocha and be part of an exciting celebration of Lesotho’s film industry. This is your chance to watch a local film, support our filmmakers and experience the magic of cinema right here at home.

Venue: Maseru Tourist Information and Crafts Center
Date: 02 October 2026
Time: 5:00 PM
Ticket: M50
M-Pesa Merchant: 14329 – Mokhabebe

Tickets are available now! Don't wait until the last minute — get yours and bring a friend, a family member or your fellow film lover. The more we support local films, the more we create space for Basotho stories and filmmakers to shine.

📞 For more information: 51033028
📧 [email protected]

Come watch. Come support. Come celebrate local film.



European Union in Lesotho
Goethe-Institut South Africa
Ministry of Tourism, Sports, Arts and Culture
Lesotho National Commission for Unesco
Maseru Tourist Information and Crafts Centre
Lesotho Tourism Development Corporation
CAFI
LNDC
UNDP Lesotho
Lesotho Copyright Society of Authors and Artists-LESCOSAA
Morija Museum & Archives

DO NOT MISS OUT! ON THE 28TH AT MPILO HOTEL.
Goethe-Institut South Africa will host an application training session on the 28th.

Do Register here
https://forms.gle/wAY91sQw4QSm1sE48

Today, GEM Institute had the pleasure of guiding artists and creatives through the Heritage Narratives project application process, sharing insights and guidance on how to approach and complete their applications.

To all the artists and creatives taking this journey with us, we wish you the very best with your applications. May your ideas be bold, your stories be powerful, and your creativity shine.

Our stories. Our heritage. Our creativity. Let’s do this!

IMPORTANT NOTICE ‼️
28 & 29 September 2026
A guiding session on the application process will be facilitated by the Goethe-Institut.
📍 Location and time to be shared soon.

Stay informed. Stay involved. Let’s piece it together.

Do not miss out on this defining moment and apply here https://www.goethe.de/prj/aep/en/cal/sna.html



Goethe-Institut South Africa
European Union in Lesotho
LESOTHO TOURISM DEVELOPMENT
Lesotho Tourism Development Corporation
Maseru Tourist Information and Crafts Centre
Lesotho National Commission for Unesco
LNDC
CAFI
UNDP Lesotho
Lesotho Copyright Society of Authors and Artists-LESCOSAA
Ministry of Tourism, Sports, Arts and Culture

The Peacing the Nations Project team continued its community engagement in Hamopeli and Makhoakhoeng, Botha-Bothe, creating space for conversations around Basotho history, heritage, identity and the stories carried from one generation to another.

Through listening to community members and engaging with local knowledge, we are uncovering perspectives that challenge us to think differently about where we come from, who we are, and the nation we continue to build.

📌 IMPORTANT DATES FOR ARTISTS TO NOTE

19 September 2026
📍 UNESCO
🕙 10:00 AM
A guiding session will be held by GEM Institute to support artists through the next steps of the project.

28 & 29 September 2026
A guiding session on the application process will be facilitated by the Goethe-Institut.
📍 Location and time to be shared soon.

Stay informed. Stay involved. Let’s piece it together.
Do not miss out on this defining moment and apply here https://www.goethe.de/prj/aep/en/cal/sna.html

A day of connection, creativity and shared purpose.

The Peacing Nations Project launch and media briefing brought together stakeholders, artists and members of the media at the Maseru Tourist Information and Crafts Centre to celebrate the power of art and collaboration in bringing people and cultures together.

We extend our sincere gratitude to every stakeholder who took part, to the media for amplifying the story, and to the talented artists whose creativity gives this project its voice.

Thank you for being part of the picture.

Peacing Nations — different pieces, one shared story.

📌 IMPORTANT DATES FOR ARTISTS TO NOTE

19 September 2026
📍 UNESCO
🕙 10:00 AM
A guiding session will be held by GEM Institute to support artists through the next steps of the project.

28 & 29 September 2026
A guiding session on the application process will be facilitated by the Goethe-Institut.
📍 Location and time to be shared soon.

Stay informed. Stay involved. Let’s piece it together.

Do not miss out on this defining moment and apply here https://www.goethe.de/prj/aep/en/cal/sna.html



Goethe-Institut South Africa
European Union in Lesotho
LESOTHO TOURISM DEVELOPMENT
Lesotho Tourism Development Corporation
Maseru Tourist Information and Crafts Centre
Lesotho National Commission for Unesco
LNDC
CAFI
UNDP Lesotho
Lesotho Copyright Society of Authors and Artists-LESCOSAA
Ministry of Tourism, Sports, Arts and Culture

Today, the Peacing the Nations team continued its journey to Thaba-Bosiu, connecting with the history, heritage, and stories that have shaped the Basotho nation.
From the land to the people and the stories passed from generation to generation, every encounter brings us closer to understanding where we come from—and how our heritage can inspire the future.

Do not miss out on this defining moment and apply here https://www.goethe.de/prj/aep/en/cal/sna.html
We recognise the importance of your participation and plan to hold a launch and explanatory session for interested artists.
Look out for more information so you won't miss out.



Goethe-Institut South Africa
European Union in Lesotho
Ministry of Tourism, Sports, Arts and Culture
Lesotho National Commission for Unesco
UNDP Lesotho
CAFI
LNDC
Lesotho Copyright Society of Authors and Artists-LESCOSAA
Maseru Tourist Information and Crafts Centre

Later today, the Peacing the Nations team continued its community engagement in Malimong, creating space for community members to share their experiences, stories, and perspectives.
Every community carries stories worth hearing. Through listening, learning, and documenting, we are bringing these voices to the heart of the project and building stronger connections together.

Do not miss out on this defining moment and apply here https://www.goethe.de/prj/aep/en/cal/sna.html
We recognise the importance of your participation and plan to hold a launch and explanatory session for interested artists.
Look out for more information so you won't miss out.



Goethe-Institut South Africa
European Union in Lesotho
Ministry of Tourism, Sports, Arts and Culture
Lesotho National Commission for Unesco UNESCO
CAFI
LNDC
UNDP Lesotho
Lesotho Copyright Society of Authors and Artists-LESCOSAA
Maseru Tourist Information and Crafts Centre

The Peacing the Nations team is in Pitseng, connecting with community members, listening to their voices, and learning from their experiences and perspectives.
Together, we are discovering powerful stories.

Do not miss out on this defining moment and apply here https://www.goethe.de/prj/aep/en/cal/sna.html
We recognise the importance of your participation and plan to hold a launch and explanatory session for interested artists.
Look out for more information so you won't miss out.



Goethe-Institut South Africa
European Union in Lesotho
Ministry of Tourism, Sports, Arts and Culture
Maseru Tourist Information and Crafts Centre
CAFI
LNDC
UNDP Lesotho
Lesotho Copyright Society of Authors and Artists-LESCOSAA