Namibia: Ombu festival breathes newlife into Namibia’s heritage – National

The Ombu Heritage Festival, now in its second edition, is fast becoming a cornerstone of cultural preservation and revival in Namibia.

Founded by Vetumbuavi Mungunda, the festival seeks to showcase and safeguard traditional skills, indigenous knowledge and cultural practices at risk of being forgotten.

Mungunda says the festival was born out of a pressing need to preserve Namibia’s traditions while also making them relevant in today’s world.

“It’s important that we not only…