The highly anticipated Otjomuise Live Arts Festival (Olaf) is back with its special 2023 edition under the theme ‘Art is Health’.
Co-produced by the National Theatre of Namibia (NTN) and the Goethe-Institut Namibia, Olaf has been a lively cultural platform since its 2021 debut, seamlessly blending life and the arts.
Scheduled from 25 October to
1 December, Olaf’s special edition is open to the public, free of charge. It kicks off on the International Day of the Artists, featuring stunning performances by celebrated artists such as Vitjitua Ndjiharine, Tumi Mohammed, the enchanting Sipelu Dancers and live drummers at the Telecom/Ministry of Justice courtyard on Windhoek’s Independence Avenue.
The festival continues with a music installation by A Gulp’s Worth at the Three Circles viewpoint on 1 November and a dynamic dance performance by Le Clue Job at Khomasdal on 8 November, culminating with a community walk through the National Botanical Gardens.
This final event spotlights artistic contributions centred on art and environmental sustainability.
In addition to the captivating performances, Olaf’s special edition underscores community involvement, focusing on public arts’ contribution to enhancing the city’s well-being.
The festival offers a six-week ‘Healing through Movement’ workshop led by choreographer and lecturer Haymich Olivier, centred on residents of the Tobias Hainyeko constituency.
The National Arts Council of Namibia (NACN) reaffirms its support for cultural identity and artistic expression. NACN is the financial sponsor for participating artists in this year’s festival.
Olaf aims to integrate environmental sustainability themes through collaboration with the National Botanic Gardens. The festival’s partners include Emmanuel Enkara, founder of the ENK Public Art Group, known for promoting public art and artist opportunities. The ENK Public Art Group will host pop-up visual arts showcases throughout the city, featuring artists like Candice Mouton, John Kalunda, Petrina Mathews and Ryan de Wee.
– unWrap.online
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