Kwanyama Congrats

I WOULD like to thank your newspaper for keeping me in touch with home developments.I know that for the past few years the Ovakwanyama faced some obstacles in re-establishing their kingdom.

I hope that everyone in our country joins in this history-making event. I am Namibian born and very much in tune with my culture and country of birth.Residing in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, has even given me the appreciation and respect at a high level.I live in a society that has all nationalities but the saddest of all is to see the African Canadians who are struggling for their identities; the majority of them do not really know were they came from.Culture is what defines who we are and it helps us grow and have respect for the things in our surroundings.One has to remember that without a culture and tradition you are lost.Which brings me back to stress how important it is for the Ovakwanyamas to have a kingdom.Those who are elected should all rejoice and work hard to preserve the history of the Ovakwanyamas.They should remember that they are at the throne to keep history and not to shame it and destroy it.They should manage it to reflect the Ovakwanyama people and not enhance their own agendas.This history should be taught to all the young generations for them to remember their roots.My other suggestion is that tourists come to Namibia looking to learn about our country’s history and culture.The Ovakwanyama leaders must ensure that our culture is exposed.We have a unique country with a lot to offer to the outside world and I believe we can do it.If the king really wants to keep the tradition going, he should be wearing the traditional attire and his wife as well.Please wear embwaka, eedelela, nomakipa.I cannot translate that into English but I am sure someone can help me.I hope to be home soon for the opening of the new Palace.Please keep up the good work that your newspaper is doing.Veronica P Hamutoko-Nelulu Via e-mailI am Namibian born and very much in tune with my culture and country of birth.Residing in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, has even given me the appreciation and respect at a high level.I live in a society that has all nationalities but the saddest of all is to see the African Canadians who are struggling for their identities; the majority of them do not really know were they came from.Culture is what defines who we are and it helps us grow and have respect for the things in our surroundings.One has to remember that without a culture and tradition you are lost.Which brings me back to stress how important it is for the Ovakwanyamas to have a kingdom.Those who are elected should all rejoice and work hard to preserve the history of the Ovakwanyamas.They should remember that they are at the throne to keep history and not to shame it and destroy it.They should manage it to reflect the Ovakwanyama people and not enhance their own agendas.This history should be taught to all the young generations for them to remember their roots.My other suggestion is that tourists come to Namibia looking to learn about our country’s history and culture.The Ovakwanyama leaders must ensure that our culture is exposed.We have a unique country with a lot to offer to the outside world and I believe we can do it.If the king really wants to keep the tradition going, he should be wearing the traditional attire and his wife as well.Please wear embwaka, eedelela, nomakipa.I cannot translate that into English but I am sure someone can help me.I hope to be home soon for the opening of the new Palace.Please keep up the good work that your newspaper is doing.Veronica P Hamutoko-Nelulu Via e-mail