{"id":263155,"date":"2019-04-09T07:29:52","date_gmt":"2019-04-09T05:29:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/informante.web.na\/?p=263155"},"modified":"2019-04-09T07:29:52","modified_gmt":"2019-04-09T05:29:52","slug":"preparations-for-omagongo-enter-final-stage","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/informante.web.na\/?p=263155","title":{"rendered":"Preparations for Omagongo enter final stage"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"js_2\" class=\"_5pbx userContent _3576\" data-ft=\"{&quot;tn&quot;:&quot;K&quot;}\">\n<p>Placido Hilukilwa<br \/>\nTHE Ongandjera Traditional Authority\u2019s preparations for this year\u2019s Omagongo Cultural Festival have entered its final stage with the hosting of the second and last gala dinner in the capital city last week.<br \/>\nThe first gala dinner was held at Okahao in the Omusati region on the 30th of March.<br \/>\nAccording to the chairperson of the preparatory committee, Niilo Taapopi, the total amount collected during the two gala dinners stand at approximately N$500 000.<br \/>\nAdditionally, members of the community have contributed more than 2 000 litres of omagongo (a fermented marula juice).<br \/>\nThe festival brings people together to socialize and to enjoy omagongo.<br \/>\nThis year\u2019s event will take place over two days at King Mupiya\u2019s palace in the Uukwandongo village.<br \/>\nOn the 26 th of April there will be a social evening where experts will deliver speeches on customary norms. There will also be performances by traditional dancers and various musicians.<br \/>\nThe main event will take place on the 27th. Vice president Nangolo Mbumba will represent President Hage Geingob as the keynote speaker.<br \/>\nFounding President, Dr. Sam Nujoma, who is the patron of the festival, will also deliver a speech.<br \/>\nThe festival takes place annually and is hosted by the eight traditional authorities of the Aawambo ethnic group on a rotational basis.<br \/>\nIt has now become a national event and is even recognized internationally as an intangible cultural heritage of humanity.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Placido Hilukilwa THE Ongandjera Traditional Authority\u2019s preparations for this year\u2019s Omagongo Cultural Festival have entered its final stage with the hosting of the second and last gala dinner in the capital city last week. The first gala dinner was held at Okahao in the Omusati region on the 30th of March. 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