Gaob Dawid Hanse has called on the Nama community to embrace and protect their cultural identity.

He made the call during the official opening of the 7th edition of the Nama festival in Keetmanshoop on Friday.

Vice President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah lauded the 13th Cultural Festival of the |Hai-|Khaua Traditional Authority, saying the theme, "My Clan, My Culture, My Identity," under which the celebrations were held highlights Namibia's rich cultural heritage and diversity.