SAN CULTURAL FESTIVAL CONCLUDES IN TSUMKWE

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The San Cultural Festival has concluded in Tsumkwe after three days of celebrations.

The festival brought together San communities, traditional leaders, government representatives and visitors to celebrate and promote San cultural heritage, languages, indigenous knowledge systems and identity.

UNAM CULTURAL FESTIVAL PROMOTES CULTURAL CONNECTION

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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. 

UNAM HERITAGE DAY PROMOTES CULTURAL IDENTITY AND DIVERSITY

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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. 

BRITISH-NIGERIAN DESIGNER REVIVES WEST AFRICAN HERITAGE

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In a workshop at London's Somerset House, British-Nigerian architect and designer Richard Adetokunbo Aina is turning West African material heritage into contemporary furniture, using craft to reconnect design with the cultures, communities and meanings behind it.

NFC LAUNCHES FILM ON CULTURAL IDENTITY

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A film that explores the spiritual rupture that occurs when cultural traditions are abandoned in favour of modernity was recently launched by the Namibia Film Commission (NFC) in Opuwo, Kunene region.

BURKINA FASO BLENDS CULTURE WITH MILITARY

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Burkina Faso has introduced military cadet uniforms made from traditional handwoven fabric, blending national service with the country's rich cultural heritage.

Namibia prepares to nominate Brandberg for UNESCO World Heritage List

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With Namibia rounding off Heritage Week last month, the National Heritage Council (NHC) has announced that it is preparing to nominate Brandberg for inclusion on the UNESCO World Heritage List. 

Namibia currently has two sites inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List.

Namibia hosts first-ever Khoekhoegowab spelling Bee

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The University of Namibia's Cultural and Linguistic Society has hosted the country's first Khoekhoegowab Spelling Bee, an event aimed at promoting and preserving one of Namibia's national languages.