Residents of Henties Bay say as a result of Western culture, young people have lost touch with family traditions and no longer value them.

They say young people prefer to spend time with friends as opposed to family, missing out on an opportunity to reflect on the importance of spending quality time with them as well as strengthening bonds.

Days like Family Day allow families to celebrate one another while also allowing young people to tap into the wisdom and knowledge of seniors.

Not only are essential workers missing out on quality time with their families, but so are some destitute, who rely on discarded food and other materials.

Those who live at the Swakopmund dumpsite go about their daily lives, hoping to gather more food given the festive season.

It's Family Day, but for the residents of Swakopmund who collect scrap material, it's an ordinary day, one they are still thankful for.