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. 

Nandi-Ndaitwah said the festival promotes unity and peace among the country's various ethnic groups, languages, and traditions.

She stressed the importance of traditional governance in preserving indigenous knowledge and fostering national cohesion.