Traditional authorities in the Zambezi Region have welcomed the hosting of Miss Namibia and Miss Teen Namibia next year.
Masubia Traditional Authority, Ngambela Raphael Mbala, encouraged the community to capitalise on the event.
The National Arts Council of Namibia (NACN) is urging more creative organisations to apply for the grant and mobility fund.
The Administrator of the Council Gretta Gasper made the call in an interview with NBC news.
Young people who attended the Unam Cultural Festival at Rundu believe such events foster a connection to their roots, especially amongst diverse individuals.
They also stressed the importance of learning about each other's cultures and traditions.
Namibian culture is finding a new audience in Amsterdam.
Namibian artist Shishani Vranckx who, is based there is bringing elements of African ritual and heritage into an international setting.
The Ju|'hoansi Traditional Authority will host the annual San Cultural Festival at Tsumkwe from September 24 to 26.
The Namibian-produced documentary Omusati Echoes has premiered in Zambia's capital, Lusaka.
A large audience, mainly young people, filled the Ster-Kinekor auditorium at Manda Hill, one of Lusaka's major shopping centres, for the screening.
Learners and teachers from Tsumkwe Primary School gathered at the school to celebrate Heritage Week.
The event included traditional dances from different cultural groups, poems, and art displays showing handmade crafts.
Learners also took part in reading, spelling, math quizzes, and debates.
The University of Namibia (UNAM) celebrated Heritage Day to promote and strengthen cultural identity, traditions and diversity among the students.
The event highlighted the significance of unity, respect, acknowledgement and appreciation of different cultures in Namibia.
The Hompa of the Mbunza Traditional Authority, Alfons Kaundu, has voiced his concerns regarding the diminishing presence of culture and tradition within communities.
The remarks were made during the Heritage Week Celebration held at Sivara Senior Primary School in Kavango West Region.
The rhythms of tradition and the pride of identity filled Omatangela A Village in the Ohangwena Region as the community began its Cultural and Heritage Week celebrations.
