By Elina-Ombili Shishaki /
Thousands of Namibians are flocking to the town of Omuthiya to celebrate the 34th Heroes Day.
The event is set for Monday the 26th of August, at Omuthiya Recreation Park, in the Oshikoto region.
People from all walks of life are preparing to form part of this event at the heart of Omuthiya town.
“The reason why we are here is to assist with choreography of the performances for the heroes day,” said choreographer and performances coordinator Mr Ismael Sam.
Mr Sam, who came all the way from Windhoek, said that his responsibility would be to inspect and oversee the quality of performances and quality of organisation of the entertainment activities throughout the event and ensure this event become a success.
“The main purpose of these preparations is to express and display the importance of the sacrifices that our heroes and heroines made for us.”
Sam highlighted that the performance which he was coordinating and choreographing represents unity of the Namibian nation.
“This is a way to celebrate the success and sacrifices which heroes and heroines have done,” Sam said. “We are doing it by expressing ourselves through this dance and songs as it is the culture of our nation.”
Cultural groups from Omusati, Kunene, Erongo, Zambezi, Kunene, Otjozondjupa, Hardap, Kavango, Omaheke and Oshikoto region have been preparing for a combined performance.
Ndilimani Cultural Troupe and legendary Ras Sheehama formed part of the rehearsals of this performance.
Meanwhile, local vendors couldn’t contain their excitement since this will be an opportunity for them to display their goods and services, and help them reap good profits during the heroes day celebration.
“Since many people are coming to our town there has been a commendable improvement in our business and we are already receiving more customers than before,” said Hilya Amagulu, a vendor at Omuthiya open market.
“It is a great opportunity for us to showcase our products to the visitors, it feels good to see people at my food stall.”
The much anticipated Heroes day is set to be commemorated at the heart of Omuthiya town under the theme “Honouring our Martyrs (Heroes and Heroines)”.
In the photos: Lots of people were seen on the streets of Omuthiya ahead of the 26 of August. Different cultural groups were also seen preparing for a combined performance for the Heroes day. Local vendors displaying their goods and services at Omuthiya open markets were also seen.
