Namibian Experts Explore Cultural Preservation and Remembrance in Germany

Namibian Experts Explore Cultural Preservation and Remembrance in Germany

Namibia's Director of National Heritage and Culture Programmes, Manfred !Gaeb, and media expert Shelleygan Petersen, recently participated in a study trip to Germany from December 8th to 14th, focusing on "Culture of Remembrance and Cultural Preservation." The visit explored colonial history, museum cooperation, and restitution while fostering international collaborations with institutions like the Federal Foreign Office and the Grassi Museum. !Gaeb emphasized the importance of museums as platforms for cultural […]

December 20, 2024 7

Namibia

OtjikaTjamuaha Shrine Restoration Nears Completion

The restoration of the OtjikaTjamuaha Holy Shrine in Okahandja, a significant cultural site for the OvaHerero community, is nearing completion. Funded by a 130,000 EUR (about 2.6 million NAD) grant from the German Embassy through its Cultural Preservation Fund, the project began in February 2023 to address years of neglect. Key works include constructing a new perimeter fence, removing lightning-damaged palm trees, dismantling a dilapidated swimming pool, and cleaning the […]

December 12, 2024 7

Namibia

Namibians urged to celebrate culture as National Heritage Week begins

National Heritage Week begins today with the theme “Culture is Community, Community is Culture.” The week invites all Namibians to celebrate and protect their natural and cultural resources. Here’s what Sanet Steenkamp, Executive Director of the Ministry of Education, Arts, and Culture, has to say.

September 16, 2024 24

Africa

Senegal has a rich history of traditional music – how it lives on in modern music

By Brett D. Molter, Biola University Senegal has a rich history of traditional music – and this lives on as it influences the west African country’s modern music today. As a cultural researcher, I set out to explore the social and cultural significance of both traditional and modern music in Senegal. I was able to interview 20 musicians, a mix of traditional and […]

June 19, 2024 20