{"id":326311,"date":"2022-09-21T06:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-09-21T04:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/informante.web.na\/?p=326311"},"modified":"2022-09-20T18:11:32","modified_gmt":"2022-09-20T16:11:32","slug":"governor-ndevashiya-exhorts-namibians-to-take-pride-in-preserving-culture","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/informante.web.na\/?p=326311","title":{"rendered":"Governor Ndevashiya exhorts Namibians to take pride in preserving culture"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Maria David<\/p>\n<p>A NATION without its own identity is a lost nation. It is, therefore, important for people to celebrate and commit themselves to protecting and promoting their culture for the benefit of future generations.<\/p>\n<p>For that reason, Namibians from all walks of life and from all corners of the country are this week participating in the Heritage Week to celebrate culture and natural heritage.<\/p>\n<p>The week-long celebration of culture kicked off Monday under the theme &#8220;Unity in diversity&#8221; and lasts till Sunday.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow aligncenter\" data-autoplay=\"true\" data-delay=\"3\" data-effect=\"slide\"><div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_container swiper-container\"><ul class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_swiper-wrapper swiper-wrapper\"><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-326317\" data-id=\"326317\" src=\"https:\/\/informante.web.na\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Governor-Ndevashiya-exhorts-Namibians-to-take-pride-in-preserving-culture-4-1024x683.jpeg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/informante.web.na\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Governor-Ndevashiya-exhorts-Namibians-to-take-pride-in-preserving-culture-4-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/informante.web.na\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Governor-Ndevashiya-exhorts-Namibians-to-take-pride-in-preserving-culture-4-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/informante.web.na\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Governor-Ndevashiya-exhorts-Namibians-to-take-pride-in-preserving-culture-4-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/informante.web.na\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Governor-Ndevashiya-exhorts-Namibians-to-take-pride-in-preserving-culture-4-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/informante.web.na\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Governor-Ndevashiya-exhorts-Namibians-to-take-pride-in-preserving-culture-4-2048x1365.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/informante.web.na\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Governor-Ndevashiya-exhorts-Namibians-to-take-pride-in-preserving-culture-4-1200x800.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/informante.web.na\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Governor-Ndevashiya-exhorts-Namibians-to-take-pride-in-preserving-culture-4-274x183.jpeg 274w, https:\/\/informante.web.na\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Governor-Ndevashiya-exhorts-Namibians-to-take-pride-in-preserving-culture-4-80x54.jpeg 80w, https:\/\/informante.web.na\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Governor-Ndevashiya-exhorts-Namibians-to-take-pride-in-preserving-culture-4-130x87.jpeg 130w, https:\/\/informante.web.na\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Governor-Ndevashiya-exhorts-Namibians-to-take-pride-in-preserving-culture-4-359x240.jpeg 359w, https:\/\/informante.web.na\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Governor-Ndevashiya-exhorts-Namibians-to-take-pride-in-preserving-culture-4-85x57.jpeg 85w, https:\/\/informante.web.na\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Governor-Ndevashiya-exhorts-Namibians-to-take-pride-in-preserving-culture-4-546x365.jpeg 546w, https:\/\/informante.web.na\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Governor-Ndevashiya-exhorts-Namibians-to-take-pride-in-preserving-culture-4-165x109.jpeg 165w, https:\/\/informante.web.na\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Governor-Ndevashiya-exhorts-Namibians-to-take-pride-in-preserving-culture-4-112x75.jpeg 112w, https:\/\/informante.web.na\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Governor-Ndevashiya-exhorts-Namibians-to-take-pride-in-preserving-culture-4-179x120.jpeg 179w, https:\/\/informante.web.na\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Governor-Ndevashiya-exhorts-Namibians-to-take-pride-in-preserving-culture-4-170x113.jpeg 170w, https:\/\/informante.web.na\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Governor-Ndevashiya-exhorts-Namibians-to-take-pride-in-preserving-culture-4-81x55.jpeg 81w, https:\/\/informante.web.na\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Governor-Ndevashiya-exhorts-Namibians-to-take-pride-in-preserving-culture-4-765x510.jpeg 765w, https:\/\/informante.web.na\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Governor-Ndevashiya-exhorts-Namibians-to-take-pride-in-preserving-culture-4-450x300.jpeg 450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">PICTURED: Learners from Various schools in Ohangwena Region turned up for the launching of the Heritage Week celebrations. Photos: Maria David<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-326318\" data-id=\"326318\" src=\"https:\/\/informante.web.na\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Governor-Ndevashiya-exhorts-Namibians-to-take-pride-in-preserving-culture-5-1024x683.jpeg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/informante.web.na\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Governor-Ndevashiya-exhorts-Namibians-to-take-pride-in-preserving-culture-5-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/informante.web.na\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Governor-Ndevashiya-exhorts-Namibians-to-take-pride-in-preserving-culture-5-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/informante.web.na\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Governor-Ndevashiya-exhorts-Namibians-to-take-pride-in-preserving-culture-5-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/informante.web.na\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Governor-Ndevashiya-exhorts-Namibians-to-take-pride-in-preserving-culture-5-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/informante.web.na\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Governor-Ndevashiya-exhorts-Namibians-to-take-pride-in-preserving-culture-5-2048x1365.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/informante.web.na\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Governor-Ndevashiya-exhorts-Namibians-to-take-pride-in-preserving-culture-5-1200x800.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/informante.web.na\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Governor-Ndevashiya-exhorts-Namibians-to-take-pride-in-preserving-culture-5-274x183.jpeg 274w, https:\/\/informante.web.na\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Governor-Ndevashiya-exhorts-Namibians-to-take-pride-in-preserving-culture-5-80x54.jpeg 80w, https:\/\/informante.web.na\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Governor-Ndevashiya-exhorts-Namibians-to-take-pride-in-preserving-culture-5-130x87.jpeg 130w, https:\/\/informante.web.na\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Governor-Ndevashiya-exhorts-Namibians-to-take-pride-in-preserving-culture-5-359x240.jpeg 359w, https:\/\/informante.web.na\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Governor-Ndevashiya-exhorts-Namibians-to-take-pride-in-preserving-culture-5-85x57.jpeg 85w, https:\/\/informante.web.na\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Governor-Ndevashiya-exhorts-Namibians-to-take-pride-in-preserving-culture-5-546x365.jpeg 546w, https:\/\/informante.web.na\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Governor-Ndevashiya-exhorts-Namibians-to-take-pride-in-preserving-culture-5-165x109.jpeg 165w, https:\/\/informante.web.na\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Governor-Ndevashiya-exhorts-Namibians-to-take-pride-in-preserving-culture-5-112x75.jpeg 112w, https:\/\/informante.web.na\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Governor-Ndevashiya-exhorts-Namibians-to-take-pride-in-preserving-culture-5-179x120.jpeg 179w, https:\/\/informante.web.na\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Governor-Ndevashiya-exhorts-Namibians-to-take-pride-in-preserving-culture-5-170x113.jpeg 170w, https:\/\/informante.web.na\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Governor-Ndevashiya-exhorts-Namibians-to-take-pride-in-preserving-culture-5-81x55.jpeg 81w, https:\/\/informante.web.na\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Governor-Ndevashiya-exhorts-Namibians-to-take-pride-in-preserving-culture-5-765x510.jpeg 765w, https:\/\/informante.web.na\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Governor-Ndevashiya-exhorts-Namibians-to-take-pride-in-preserving-culture-5-450x300.jpeg 450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">PICTURED: Learners from Various schools in Ohangwena Region turned up for the launching of the Heritage Week celebrations. Photos: Maria David<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-326316\" data-id=\"326316\" src=\"https:\/\/informante.web.na\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Governor-Ndevashiya-exhorts-Namibians-to-take-pride-in-preserving-culture-3-1024x683.jpeg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/informante.web.na\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Governor-Ndevashiya-exhorts-Namibians-to-take-pride-in-preserving-culture-3-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/informante.web.na\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Governor-Ndevashiya-exhorts-Namibians-to-take-pride-in-preserving-culture-3-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/informante.web.na\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Governor-Ndevashiya-exhorts-Namibians-to-take-pride-in-preserving-culture-3-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/informante.web.na\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Governor-Ndevashiya-exhorts-Namibians-to-take-pride-in-preserving-culture-3-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/informante.web.na\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Governor-Ndevashiya-exhorts-Namibians-to-take-pride-in-preserving-culture-3-2048x1365.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/informante.web.na\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Governor-Ndevashiya-exhorts-Namibians-to-take-pride-in-preserving-culture-3-1200x800.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/informante.web.na\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Governor-Ndevashiya-exhorts-Namibians-to-take-pride-in-preserving-culture-3-274x183.jpeg 274w, https:\/\/informante.web.na\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Governor-Ndevashiya-exhorts-Namibians-to-take-pride-in-preserving-culture-3-80x54.jpeg 80w, https:\/\/informante.web.na\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Governor-Ndevashiya-exhorts-Namibians-to-take-pride-in-preserving-culture-3-130x87.jpeg 130w, https:\/\/informante.web.na\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Governor-Ndevashiya-exhorts-Namibians-to-take-pride-in-preserving-culture-3-359x240.jpeg 359w, https:\/\/informante.web.na\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Governor-Ndevashiya-exhorts-Namibians-to-take-pride-in-preserving-culture-3-85x57.jpeg 85w, https:\/\/informante.web.na\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Governor-Ndevashiya-exhorts-Namibians-to-take-pride-in-preserving-culture-3-546x365.jpeg 546w, https:\/\/informante.web.na\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Governor-Ndevashiya-exhorts-Namibians-to-take-pride-in-preserving-culture-3-165x109.jpeg 165w, https:\/\/informante.web.na\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Governor-Ndevashiya-exhorts-Namibians-to-take-pride-in-preserving-culture-3-112x75.jpeg 112w, https:\/\/informante.web.na\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Governor-Ndevashiya-exhorts-Namibians-to-take-pride-in-preserving-culture-3-179x120.jpeg 179w, https:\/\/informante.web.na\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Governor-Ndevashiya-exhorts-Namibians-to-take-pride-in-preserving-culture-3-170x113.jpeg 170w, https:\/\/informante.web.na\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Governor-Ndevashiya-exhorts-Namibians-to-take-pride-in-preserving-culture-3-81x55.jpeg 81w, https:\/\/informante.web.na\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Governor-Ndevashiya-exhorts-Namibians-to-take-pride-in-preserving-culture-3-765x510.jpeg 765w, https:\/\/informante.web.na\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Governor-Ndevashiya-exhorts-Namibians-to-take-pride-in-preserving-culture-3-450x300.jpeg 450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">PICTURED: Learners from Various schools in Ohangwena Region turned up for the launching of the Heritage Week celebrations. Photos: Maria David<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-326314\" data-id=\"326314\" src=\"https:\/\/informante.web.na\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Governor-Ndevashiya-exhorts-Namibians-to-take-pride-in-preserving-culture-2-1024x683.jpeg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/informante.web.na\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Governor-Ndevashiya-exhorts-Namibians-to-take-pride-in-preserving-culture-2-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/informante.web.na\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Governor-Ndevashiya-exhorts-Namibians-to-take-pride-in-preserving-culture-2-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/informante.web.na\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Governor-Ndevashiya-exhorts-Namibians-to-take-pride-in-preserving-culture-2-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/informante.web.na\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Governor-Ndevashiya-exhorts-Namibians-to-take-pride-in-preserving-culture-2-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/informante.web.na\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Governor-Ndevashiya-exhorts-Namibians-to-take-pride-in-preserving-culture-2-2048x1365.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/informante.web.na\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Governor-Ndevashiya-exhorts-Namibians-to-take-pride-in-preserving-culture-2-1200x800.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/informante.web.na\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Governor-Ndevashiya-exhorts-Namibians-to-take-pride-in-preserving-culture-2-274x183.jpeg 274w, https:\/\/informante.web.na\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Governor-Ndevashiya-exhorts-Namibians-to-take-pride-in-preserving-culture-2-80x54.jpeg 80w, https:\/\/informante.web.na\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Governor-Ndevashiya-exhorts-Namibians-to-take-pride-in-preserving-culture-2-130x87.jpeg 130w, https:\/\/informante.web.na\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Governor-Ndevashiya-exhorts-Namibians-to-take-pride-in-preserving-culture-2-359x240.jpeg 359w, https:\/\/informante.web.na\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Governor-Ndevashiya-exhorts-Namibians-to-take-pride-in-preserving-culture-2-85x57.jpeg 85w, https:\/\/informante.web.na\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Governor-Ndevashiya-exhorts-Namibians-to-take-pride-in-preserving-culture-2-546x365.jpeg 546w, https:\/\/informante.web.na\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Governor-Ndevashiya-exhorts-Namibians-to-take-pride-in-preserving-culture-2-165x109.jpeg 165w, https:\/\/informante.web.na\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Governor-Ndevashiya-exhorts-Namibians-to-take-pride-in-preserving-culture-2-112x75.jpeg 112w, https:\/\/informante.web.na\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Governor-Ndevashiya-exhorts-Namibians-to-take-pride-in-preserving-culture-2-179x120.jpeg 179w, https:\/\/informante.web.na\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Governor-Ndevashiya-exhorts-Namibians-to-take-pride-in-preserving-culture-2-170x113.jpeg 170w, https:\/\/informante.web.na\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Governor-Ndevashiya-exhorts-Namibians-to-take-pride-in-preserving-culture-2-81x55.jpeg 81w, https:\/\/informante.web.na\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Governor-Ndevashiya-exhorts-Namibians-to-take-pride-in-preserving-culture-2-765x510.jpeg 765w, https:\/\/informante.web.na\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Governor-Ndevashiya-exhorts-Namibians-to-take-pride-in-preserving-culture-2-450x300.jpeg 450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">PICTURED: Learners from Various schools in Ohangwena Region turned up for the launching of the Heritage Week celebrations. Photos: Maria David<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-326313\" data-id=\"326313\" src=\"https:\/\/informante.web.na\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Governor-Ndevashiya-exhorts-Namibians-to-take-pride-in-preserving-culture-1-1024x683.jpeg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/informante.web.na\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Governor-Ndevashiya-exhorts-Namibians-to-take-pride-in-preserving-culture-1-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/informante.web.na\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Governor-Ndevashiya-exhorts-Namibians-to-take-pride-in-preserving-culture-1-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/informante.web.na\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Governor-Ndevashiya-exhorts-Namibians-to-take-pride-in-preserving-culture-1-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/informante.web.na\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Governor-Ndevashiya-exhorts-Namibians-to-take-pride-in-preserving-culture-1-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/informante.web.na\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Governor-Ndevashiya-exhorts-Namibians-to-take-pride-in-preserving-culture-1-2048x1365.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/informante.web.na\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Governor-Ndevashiya-exhorts-Namibians-to-take-pride-in-preserving-culture-1-1200x800.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/informante.web.na\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Governor-Ndevashiya-exhorts-Namibians-to-take-pride-in-preserving-culture-1-274x183.jpeg 274w, https:\/\/informante.web.na\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Governor-Ndevashiya-exhorts-Namibians-to-take-pride-in-preserving-culture-1-80x54.jpeg 80w, https:\/\/informante.web.na\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Governor-Ndevashiya-exhorts-Namibians-to-take-pride-in-preserving-culture-1-130x87.jpeg 130w, https:\/\/informante.web.na\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Governor-Ndevashiya-exhorts-Namibians-to-take-pride-in-preserving-culture-1-359x240.jpeg 359w, https:\/\/informante.web.na\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Governor-Ndevashiya-exhorts-Namibians-to-take-pride-in-preserving-culture-1-85x57.jpeg 85w, https:\/\/informante.web.na\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Governor-Ndevashiya-exhorts-Namibians-to-take-pride-in-preserving-culture-1-546x365.jpeg 546w, https:\/\/informante.web.na\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Governor-Ndevashiya-exhorts-Namibians-to-take-pride-in-preserving-culture-1-165x109.jpeg 165w, https:\/\/informante.web.na\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Governor-Ndevashiya-exhorts-Namibians-to-take-pride-in-preserving-culture-1-112x75.jpeg 112w, https:\/\/informante.web.na\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Governor-Ndevashiya-exhorts-Namibians-to-take-pride-in-preserving-culture-1-179x120.jpeg 179w, https:\/\/informante.web.na\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Governor-Ndevashiya-exhorts-Namibians-to-take-pride-in-preserving-culture-1-170x113.jpeg 170w, https:\/\/informante.web.na\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Governor-Ndevashiya-exhorts-Namibians-to-take-pride-in-preserving-culture-1-81x55.jpeg 81w, https:\/\/informante.web.na\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Governor-Ndevashiya-exhorts-Namibians-to-take-pride-in-preserving-culture-1-765x510.jpeg 765w, https:\/\/informante.web.na\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Governor-Ndevashiya-exhorts-Namibians-to-take-pride-in-preserving-culture-1-450x300.jpeg 450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">PICTURED: Learners from Various schools in Ohangwena Region turned up for the launching of the Heritage Week celebrations. Photos: Maria David<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><a class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-prev swiper-button-prev swiper-button-white\" role=\"button\"><\/a><a class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-next swiper-button-next swiper-button-white\" role=\"button\"><\/a><a aria-label=\"Pause Slideshow\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-pause\" role=\"button\"><\/a><div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_pagination swiper-pagination swiper-pagination-white\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<p>Heritage week is an opportunity for Namibians to celebrate their heritage and is at the same time an encouragement to people to keep culture alive and to pass it on to future generations.<\/p>\n<p>Speaking at the launching ceremony at Eenhana Tuesday, Ohangwena Regional governor Walde Ndevashiya said that the week is aimed at celebrating Namibia\u2019s rich and diverse heritage and to promote the safeguarding and protection of all cultural heritages in Namibia.<\/p>\n<p>Ndevashiya said that the celebrations serve to demonstrate, in practice, that all forms of cultural heritage in Namibia are valued and recognized as equal in their importance.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;We want to promote understanding across diverse communities of the communal value of heritage,&#8221; he said.<br>He added that heritage gives people pride in their identity.<br>&#8220;You cannot know where you\u2019re going if you don\u2019t know where you are coming from,&#8221; he said.<\/p>\n<p>Further, Ndevashiya stated that this week will encourage people to experience the beauty of their cultural diversity or to visit a different part of the country to experience its natural wonders.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Maria David A NATION without its own identity is a lost nation. 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