Gam residents spent Christmas Day with Otjozondjupa Governor James Ureikua at a horse racing event.

Though the sun was extremely hot, residents parked their cars in reverse to sit and enjoy the horse race.

The horse riders did not disappoint and made sure that they put on a show worth a Christmas Day celebration.

Those in attendance said they were happy to be spending Christmas witnessing a horse racing show.

Otjozondjupa Governor James Uerikua put aside his official title and mingled with the crowd of children and the elders of the Gam settlement.

A music bash by five Oviritje artists as well as the popular band, MBM, concluded the fun-filled day.