‘Culture is Community’ centres Swakopmund Heritage Week
Embracing culture and community
Swakopmund governor Neville Andre has stressed the need for investment in cultural education to teach children about their heritage and history.
The theme 'Culture is Community' sets the tone for this year’s Heritage Week celebrations in Swakopmund.
The festivities, which will take place until 22 September at the Swakopmund Museum, highlight the role of cultural heritage in shaping the future and will bring together communities for reflection on Namibia's cultural heritage.
“Heritage Week reminds us of the connection between our identities and the communities that unite us," Jackey Gaingob from the governor's office said on behalf of Erongo governor Governor Neville Andre Monday.
He also emphasised the economic benefits of heritage, particularly from tourism, but warned of challenges posed by globalisation and modernisation, which disconnect younger generations from traditional practices.
‘Play your part’
The governor's speech stressed the need for investment in cultural education to teach children about their heritage and history.
Andre urged community leaders to integrate cultural practices into public life. “Heritage belongs to the people, and we all share the responsibility to keep it alive,” he said.
The governor also advised community leaders to actively integrate cultural practices into public life, reinforcing that heritage is a collective responsibility. “Heritage is not just preserved by the government but belongs to the people,” he asserted. “We must all play our part in keeping our culture alive and vibrant.”
Enfriede Stephanus, the director of education, arts and culture in the Erongo Region, said despite cultural diversities, building relationships and focusing on the future is crucial.
She emphasised that culture influences how people grow and interact, even among diverse languages and beliefs.
Lynette van Niekerk of the Swakopmund Arts Association announced a special cultural fashion show will be held at the museum on Friday, marking the first such event during Heritage Week.
“Three amazing fashion designers have been working tirelessly for months,” she said. Tickets for the event are available for N$150.
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The festivities, which will take place until 22 September at the Swakopmund Museum, highlight the role of cultural heritage in shaping the future and will bring together communities for reflection on Namibia's cultural heritage.
“Heritage Week reminds us of the connection between our identities and the communities that unite us," Jackey Gaingob from the governor's office said on behalf of Erongo governor Governor Neville Andre Monday.
He also emphasised the economic benefits of heritage, particularly from tourism, but warned of challenges posed by globalisation and modernisation, which disconnect younger generations from traditional practices.
‘Play your part’
The governor's speech stressed the need for investment in cultural education to teach children about their heritage and history.
Andre urged community leaders to integrate cultural practices into public life. “Heritage belongs to the people, and we all share the responsibility to keep it alive,” he said.
The governor also advised community leaders to actively integrate cultural practices into public life, reinforcing that heritage is a collective responsibility. “Heritage is not just preserved by the government but belongs to the people,” he asserted. “We must all play our part in keeping our culture alive and vibrant.”
Enfriede Stephanus, the director of education, arts and culture in the Erongo Region, said despite cultural diversities, building relationships and focusing on the future is crucial.
She emphasised that culture influences how people grow and interact, even among diverse languages and beliefs.
Lynette van Niekerk of the Swakopmund Arts Association announced a special cultural fashion show will be held at the museum on Friday, marking the first such event during Heritage Week.
“Three amazing fashion designers have been working tirelessly for months,” she said. Tickets for the event are available for N$150.
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