An International Bush Walk is underway in Grashoek, in the Tsumkwe Constituency, that started on February 17th. 

The nine-day event which will last until February 25th, is organised to celebrate, enjoy and preserve the culture and traditions of the San indigenous people.

Ruben Piet, a musician and scriptwriter from South Africa and one of the event's organizers, said it is important to acknowledge the importance of the traditions and cultural heritage of the San.

"The importance of being here is to acknowledge the bushmen and their traditions, their cultural heritage, the importance in terms that they are the First Nation people and that their culture is still alive and they are still able to practice it. For us to come experience this ancient way of life, for me, is the moment of homecoming, home to my own roots as not so much South African but my roots and my cultural heritage as an African. It's a significant moment for all of us where we can come together as a unified African country."

Some of the bush guides also shared their perspectives on the event's significance.

Among them is !Ani Kaece, who shared his experiences. "I will teach people how we were living in the old days. We were walking in the bush, showing them how we were suffering in terms of different trees so they could see how I suffered those days, not now that life has changed. It's a good idea to have this bush walk since it will make you remember those days and how you lived with those people before. It's also important for our children to see the difference between how people lived before and how it changed now, for them to know what's wrong and what's right."

Dillo Nune agreed with the importance of the walk. "I'm prepared for this bush walk, and I'm very happy that I'm going to teach people how my ancestors were living in the bushes. It's very important for everyone to come to learn and know how the Ju/Hoansi people were living and have knowledge about it."

This is the first time the bush walk is being held in Grashoek.

Activities during the event include trekking, sharing ancient stories, and learning about water and nature.