Locals revive traditional games in Windhoek

STORY: Locals revive traditional games in Windhoek SHOOTING TIME: April 6, 2024 DATELINE: April 8, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:19 LOCATION: Windhoek CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the traditional games 2. SOUNDBITE (English): LYDIA AMUTENYA, Windhoek City spokesperson 3. various of the traditional games STORYLINE: Locals are reviving traditional games in Windhoek, the capital of Namibia. The games, including Blikkies volmaak and Amagoes, were the key highlights of an event hosted Saturday by the Windhoek Municipality. Both games involve throwing a ball towards the contesting team in the center on the sandy ground, who loses once the ball touches them. Children and adults enjoyed the games which focus on teamwork, mathematical teachings, and strategy. The event attracted around 30 teams. SOUNDBITE (English): LYDIA AMUTENYA, Windhoek City spokesperson "They bring people together and also promote an active lifestyle as well as healthy habits. Celebrating our diverse culture, this is also part of our cu

Namibia holds annual cultural festival

STORY: Namibia holds annual cultural festival DATELINE: April 30, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:19 LOCATION: Windhoek CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of cultural festival activities 2. SOUNDBITE (English): LYDIA AMUTENYA, City of Windhoek spokesperson 3. various of cultural festival activities STORYLINE: Namibia celebrated on Friday and Saturday the annual /Ae//Gams Arts and Cultural Festival in its capital of Windhoek. The two-day event held under the theme "The place that we live in" aimed to showcase cultural heritage and promote diversity. Boasting cultural splendor, the festival featured traditional games, exhibitions, performances, traditional attire, theatre, fashion show and local and international cuisine. SOUNDBITE (English): LYDIA AMUTENYA, City of Windhoek spokesperson "We are celebrating the Windhoek /Ae//Gams Arts and Cultural Festival. It is a festival that the city of Windhoek started in 2001. In 2015, we took a well-deserved break for us to review our concept of the festival and we are bac