Ombara Eben Tjozohongo Nguvauva II of the OvambanderuTraditional Authority has urged young people to be at the forefront of cultural engagements, gradually assuming the responsibilities held by their elders.

Ombara Nguvauva said this during the Okeseta Annual Commemoration in the Omaheke Region.

Speaking at the Okeseta annual commemoration, Ombara Eben Tjozohongo Nguvauva II emphasised the importance of safeguarding the cultural heritage by the youth of the Ovambanderu community.

Additionally, Ombara stated that gatherings such as these also serve as a platform for discussing matters pertaining to community development.

"I'm pleading to the youth to become pro-active in cultural activities as elders are ageing, and secondly, what I would like the community to tap into is the issue of NamRA operations and out-taxing within the country. As Ovambanderu people, we need to share ideas on that as this will affect our livelihoods".

On his part, Nguaiko Virore, a Namibian descendant from Botswana, underscored that a nation devoid of its cultural identity is a nation adrift.

He stressed the necessity for collaborative efforts aimed at organising additional cultural events involving members from both countries.

"We should stick to our culture, we should promote our culture more, and especially we should encourage the youth. We should not be seen as elders always participating alone in these activities; we should always be seen bringing our youth to these activities because they're the ones to be left with our culture to promote it."