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How to uplift life in Namibia's rural areas? We have seen that the life in the surrounding area of Opuwo is quite different than in the city of Opuwo. In the surrounding area Himba and Herero have a very traditional lifestyle. And some Himba even have a nomadic or semi-nomadic existence. In Opuwo, which just ... Read More
Opuwo's unusual market Opuwo is the main city in the northern Kunene region. About 12000 people live here - mainly Herero and Himba. People with their traditional, natural presentation, live together with modern people, which use even business clothing. I always returned to Opuwo after I have spend a couple of days in the bush ... Read More
Authentic Himba dances This episode illustrates Himba dances. It is one of the few episodes, which doesn't contain any narration. This is because there isn't a lot to say. These dances shown are usually just performed by the children. The older children and/or the younger mothers manage or lead the dance. I have asked ... Read More
A morning by a Himba family Himba in the Kunene region cannot be associated with just one lifestyle. Some have a nomadic existence and others a semi- nomadic lifestyle. Some Himba family conduct mixed farming and I know Himba with modern closing and an academic education as well. Now I would like to show you ... Read More
How Himba make fire This episode is about traditional fire making and Himba cosmetic. What the headman is now showing to us becomes probably very soon a forgotten cultural technique - I mean the traditional art to make fire. This because many Himba have nowadays access to small stores or markets where matches are sold. ... Read More
Creation of a Himba house ... for the storage of fruits and vegetables We already have learned that Himba and traditional Herero houses are quite similar. In the 13th episode I would like to show you how the Himba create a shelter. A shelter is a building for storage purposes. Here, the walls are not sealed ... Read More
The Himba "cattle gun" This episode is about ancient and contemporary Himba music. I actually had visited quite a few Himba villages to find these ancient children songs. I mean those once, which were used to tell the children old stories. These songs seem to be almost forgotten today. But then, in the bush under a ... Read More
The Himba "cattle gun" Today's hunting horn is an instrument you even find in classical orchestras. The "cattle gun" is something similar. It is an original authentic Himba instrument and used to move the cattle. The "cattle gun" is produced by utilizing the straight horns of a Gemsbok or Oryx, how this animal is frequently called. ... Read More
The Herero Hat You can identify Herero women by their dress code, which consists of this 18th century Victorian style dress and a characteristic hat. In this 10th episode the headman's wife is going to show us how this traditional hat is created. The color of the hat often fits the dress as well, which is quite ... Read More
