KUWAIT: Ambassador Boomo Sofonia of Lesotho paid a visit to the offices of Kuwait Times and Kuwait News on Monday, where he engaged in discussions about the history of Kuwait Times and aimed to educate the world about Lesotho. During his tour of the newspaper’s departments, he explored the archive room, where he was fascinated by the historical events covered by Kuwait Times in the past. Walking through the editorial department, he observed the intricate process of publishing news from scratch.
Next, he visited the printing press, where he learned about how the massive printing machines work to deliver newspapers daily. He also toured the warehouse, where vintage printing equipment is preserved. On his last stop, he visited the studio, and was invited by archivist Yousef Abu Ghazaleh to film a video and shares intriguing insights about his country.
Beginning with an exploration of the Lesotho flag’s symbolic representations, he then delved into the significant date of Lesotho’s independence and shared interesting facts including Lesotho’s nickname and its national dish. Lesotho, a small landlocked country, is characterized by tall mountains and narrow valleys. Its independence is attributed to the protective mountains surrounding it. Despite its small size of 30,000 sq km, Lesotho boasts captivating natural and cultural attractions.