• NAMIBIA: land of many cultures. Living between tradition and modernity

NAMIBIA: land of many cultures. Living between tradition and modernity

: ǁGamxamûs (C.) & von Wietersheim (E.) eds

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228pp., map, colour illus., paperback, Kuiseb Publishers, Windhoek, 2025

ISBN: 9789994576579

 

An accessible introduction to the rich cultural heritage and diverse people of Namibia, with chapters authored by members of fifteen distinct communities.

"By highlighting both the distinctiveness and shared values of Namibia's communities, this book contributes toward building what is often called the 'Namibian House': a place where all have a voice and a rightful place." Anna Hoffmann-Kwanga, Resident Representative, Konrad-Adenhauer-Stiftung, Namibia-Angola Office

"... addressing the realities and aspirations of our people, it encourages deeper understanding among Namibia's different language and ethnic groups, while also offering valuable perspectives to visitors and tourists seeking to experience our country beyond stereotypes or misconceptions."  Mbumba Erastus-Haitengela, Executive Director, Ministry of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sports, Arts and Culture

Charmaine ǁGamxamûs is a Namibian performance poet and writer. She was a fellow of the Narrating Namibia, Narrating Africa Doek Emerging Writers Program.

Erika von Wietersheim is a Namibian author and journalistHer books include Good morning, Namibia!, This Land is My Land and Nama Voices - pains in the past, hopes for the future. She lives in Windhoek.