Olufuko festival

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Olufuko is an Oshiwambo word meaning wedding. It is an annual festival held in Outapi, Namibia. It was officially opened 23 August 2012 by Sam Nujoma, former founding President of the Republic of Namibia.[1] Outapi is a town in Omusati Region in Namibia.[2][3]

Olufuko is a process where girls from the age of 14 years old are prepared for womanhood and commissioned as ‘brides’. After Olufuko the bride is free to marry. Pregnancy before marriage, but after Olufuko is socially acceptable. People under the age of 16 are considered minors under the Namibian Constitution.

Objectives

Among others, objectives of the festival are to:

1. Inform, educate and entertain with the view to appreciate and enhance traditional and cultural identity.

2. Create tourism opportunities.

3. Enhance the purpose of unity amongst our people.

4. Create awareness within the region through cultural, arts and agricultural activities.

5. Preserve and promote culture and tradition.

6  Strengthen the local and regional economy.

References

  1. ↑ "Official Opening of Olufuko Festival 2012 by H.E. Dr. Sam N. Nujoma". Outapitc.org.na. Retrieved 2012-11-10. 
  2. ↑ "About Olufuko". Outapitc.org.na. Retrieved 2012-11-10. 
  3. ↑ "Outapi Town Council". Outapitc.org.na. Retrieved 2012-11-10. 

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