Culture And Customs Of Namibia

Author : Anene Ejikeme
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2024-06-30
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9798400635618

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Culture and Customs of Namibia by Anene Ejikeme Pdf

This book provides an overview of the history, culture, and society of Namibia, a country on which little information in English exists. Namibia is a sizeable and significant country in southern Africa that is little known to the outside world. A vast country of startling beauty with a storied history, including one of the world's worst genocides and a war of independence that lasted nearly a quarter century, this "land between two deserts" is a fascinating result of its African, German, and English influences. Culture and Customs of Namibia is one of very few English language works written about Namibia's history, culture, and society. The book reveals details about Namibian daily life, gender relations, modern youth culture, and the influence of traditional cultures that allow readers to appreciate this country's unique character. A section on tourism explains how Namibia--an extremely arid country with an immense number and diversity of wildlife--is on the cutting edge of ecotourism.

Author : Sharri Whiting
Publisher : Kuperard
Page : 168 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2008-10-01
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781857336184

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Namibia - Culture Smart! by Sharri Whiting Pdf

Culture Smart! provides essential information on attitudes, beliefs and behavior in different countries, ensuring that you arrive at your destination aware of basic manners, common courtesies, and sensitive issues. These concise guides tell you what to expect, how to behave, and how to establish a rapport with your hosts. This inside knowledge will enable you to steer clear of embarrassing gaffes and mistakes, feel confident in unfamiliar situations, and develop trust, friendships, and successful business relationships. Culture Smart! offers illuminating insights into the culture and society of a particular country. It will help you to turn your visit-whether on business or for pleasure-into a memorable and enriching experience. Contents include: * customs, values, and traditions * historical, religious, and political background * life at home * leisure, social, and cultural life * eating and drinking * do's, don'ts, and taboos * business practices * communication, spoken and unspoken

Author : J. S. Malan
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 168 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : Ethnology
ISBN : IND:30000054533470

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Peoples of Namibia by J. S. Malan Pdf

Namibia is home to many culture groups that came here from various parts of Africa as well as from Europe. The rich variety of cultures each have their own distinct values and traditions, and render a unique character to the profile of Namibian society. This is a human resource to be proud of and a heritage that needs to be protected and enhanced.

Author : Anene Ejikeme
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 210 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2011-07-22
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780313358920

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Culture and Customs of Namibia by Anene Ejikeme Pdf

This book provides an overview of the history, culture, and society of Namibia, a country on which little information in English exists. Namibia is a sizeable and significant country in southern Africa that is little known to the outside world. A vast country of startling beauty with a storied history, including one of the world's worst genocides and a war of independence that lasted nearly a quarter century, this "land between two deserts" is a fascinating result of its African, German, and English influences. Culture and Customs of Namibia is one of very few English language works written about Namibia's history, culture, and society. The book reveals details about Namibian daily life, gender relations, modern youth culture, and the influence of traditional cultures that allow readers to appreciate this country's unique character. A section on tourism explains how Namibia—an extremely arid country with an immense number and diversity of wildlife—is on the cutting edge of ecotourism.

Author : Anene Ejikeme
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 295 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2011-07-22
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9798216069706

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Culture and Customs of Namibia by Anene Ejikeme Pdf

This book provides an overview of the history, culture, and society of Namibia, a country on which little information in English exists. Namibia is a sizeable and significant country in southern Africa that is little known to the outside world. A vast country of startling beauty with a storied history, including one of the world's worst genocides and a war of independence that lasted nearly a quarter century, this "land between two deserts" is a fascinating result of its African, German, and English influences. Culture and Customs of Namibia is one of very few English language works written about Namibia's history, culture, and society. The book reveals details about Namibian daily life, gender relations, modern youth culture, and the influence of traditional cultures that allow readers to appreciate this country's unique character. A section on tourism explains how Namibia—an extremely arid country with an immense number and diversity of wildlife—is on the cutting edge of ecotourism.

Author : Lovisa T. Nampala,Vilho Shigwedha
Publisher : BASLER AFRIKA BIBLIOGRAPHIEN
Page : 300 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Design
ISBN : 3908193168

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Aawambo Kingdoms, History and Cultural Change by Lovisa T. Nampala,Vilho Shigwedha Pdf

Author : Edward Simpson
Publisher : Blurb
Page : 166 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2020-05
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 1714639894

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Namibian Culture and Art by Edward Simpson Pdf

Namibian Culture and Art. Travel Guide, Tourism, Government, People and Tradition. As the rays of the rising sun transform the sand dunes to a glorious deep red, flocks of flamingoes take to the sky in a blur of pink and the myriad calls of wild animals break the quiet of an African morning, Namibia wakes up to a new day. Drills buzz their way into the belly of the earth in search of rich booty, traffic hurtles along the nation's highways and planes take off as people go about the daily business of life in the fast lane but time stands still in the countryside where nature reigns supreme in all her majesty. Despite its transition into the modern world of cell phones, satellites and skyscrapers, Namibia has retained its ancient character and traditions and its multi-ethnic tribal culture. A young nation that has made all the right moves to preserve and protect its environment, Namibia has vast open spaces with spectacular natural wonders like the unusual coastal Namib Desert, the deep bowl of Etosha, abundant wildlife and the stunning grandeur of the Fish River Canyon, idyllic Bavarian style villages in an African ambience and the mysteriously eerie Skeleton Coast where hot African and cold Arctic temperatures marry to lure ships to an untimely end. Namibia's contrasting landscapes hide awesome phenomena such as the world's largest underground lake aptly named Dragon's Breath; the Hoba Meteorite, the largest chunk of extraterrestrial rock to be found on earth; the tallest dunes of red sand at Sossusvlei where wind patterns seem to be frozen for eternity and the hospitable Namib Desert that strangely sustains elephants, lions, giraffes and rhinos, as well as the oldest living fossil tree on earth, the Welwitschia Mirablis. Such unusual enchantments coupled with abundant sunshine, political and economic stability and a well-developed tourism infrastructure attracts tourists from across the globe

Author : Namibia Oral Tradition Project
Publisher : East African Educational Publishers
Page : 40 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : STANFORD:36105020993338

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The Moon People and Other Namibian Stories by Namibia Oral Tradition Project Pdf

Entries in the Traditional Story Writing Competition organized by the Namibia Oral Tradition Project, these eleven stories are from various communities in Namibia. They illustrate the dynamic and living tradition of the country's oral culture, and build awareness of the rich and diverse traditions. The Moon People tells of Kalahari desert people who, as the Moon dies for a short while and then grows and lives again, so they too will die for a short while before they walk to their country of the Moon.

Author : Minette Mans
Publisher : Nordic Africa Institute
Page : 64 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Music
ISBN : 9171065105

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Music as Instrument of Diversity and Unity by Minette Mans Pdf

This report explores the interface between recent socio-political changes in Namibia, and the way they are reflected in emergent musical practices and identities within the country. The potential tension between unity and diversity is investigated within musical landscapes in traditional and contemporary frames. Sadly, diversity is often seen to be the precursor of divisiveness rather than a product of human creativity and ingenuity. Based on a decade of field research undertaken mainly in the north and central areas of Namibia since 1993, this report poses questions about fundamental purposes of music-making, and the conscious response of people to the contemporary Namibian socio-political situation. It provides a broad overview of music emanating from different cultural practices in Namibia, and relates this to the State's political strategies for ensuring unity and nation-building through policy-making, education and broadcast media. The changes that occur in musical practices are seen as strategic cultural choices and ongoing identity-formation.

Author : Leo Kenny,Sweden. Styrelsen för internationell utveckling. Development Co-operation Office
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 1991
Category : Art
ISBN : STANFORD:36105082543716

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Culture in Namibia by Leo Kenny,Sweden. Styrelsen för internationell utveckling. Development Co-operation Office Pdf

Author : Edward Simpson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2018-05-30
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1388380587

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Namibian Culture and Art by Edward Simpson Pdf

Namibian Culture and Art. Travel Guide, Tourism, Government, People and Tradition. As the rays of the rising sun transform the sand dunes to a glorious deep red, flocks of flamingoes take to the sky in a blur of pink and the myriad calls of wild animals break the quiet of an African morning, Namibia wakes up to a new day. Drills buzz their way into the belly of the earth in search of rich booty, traffic hurtles along the nation's highways and planes take off as people go about the daily business of life in the fast lane but time stands still in the countryside where nature reigns supreme in all her majesty. Despite its transition into the modern world of cell phones, satellites and skyscrapers, Namibia has retained its ancient character and traditions and its multi-ethnic tribal culture. A young nation that has made all the right moves to preserve and protect its environment, Namibia has vast open spaces with spectacular natural wonders like the unusual coastal Namib Desert, the deep bowl of Etosha, abundant wildlife and the stunning grandeur of the Fish River Canyon, idyllic Bavarian style villages in an African ambience and the mysteriously eerie Skeleton Coast where hot African and cold Arctic temperatures marry to lure ships to an untimely end. Namibia's contrasting landscapes hide awesome phenomena such as the world's largest underground lake aptly named Dragon's Breath; the Hoba Meteorite, the largest chunk of extraterrestrial rock to be found on earth; the tallest dunes of red sand at Sossusvlei where wind patterns seem to be frozen for eternity and the hospitable Namib Desert that strangely sustains elephants, lions, giraffes and rhinos, as well as the oldest living fossil tree on earth, the Welwitschia Mirablis. Such unusual enchantments coupled with abundant sunshine, political and economic stability and a well-developed tourism infrastructure attracts tourists from across the globe

Author : Dharm Singh Jat,Jürgen Sieck,Hippolyte N'Sung-Nza Muyingi,Heike Winschiers-Theophilus,Anicia Peters,Shawulu Nggada
Publisher : Springer
Page : 321 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2018-05-09
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9789811076978

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Digitisation of Culture: Namibian and International Perspectives by Dharm Singh Jat,Jürgen Sieck,Hippolyte N'Sung-Nza Muyingi,Heike Winschiers-Theophilus,Anicia Peters,Shawulu Nggada Pdf

This book explores the digitization of culture as a means of experiencing and understanding cultural heritage in Namibia and from international perspectives. It provides various views and perspectives on the digitization of culture, the goal being to stimulate further research, and to rapidly disseminate related discoveries. Aspects covered here include: virtual and augmented reality, audio and video technology, art, multimedia and digital media integration, cross-media technologies, modeling, visualization and interaction as a means of experiencing and grasping cultural heritage. Over the past few decades, digitization has profoundly changed our cultural experience, not only in terms of digital technology-based access, production and dissemination, but also in terms of participation and creation, and learning and partaking in a knowledge society. Computing researchers have developed a wealth of new digital systems for preserving, sharing and interacting with cultural resources. The book provides important information and tools for policy makers, knowledge experts, cultural and creative industries, communication scientists, professionals, educators, librarians and artists, as well as computing scientists and engineers conducting research on cultural topics.

Author : Gilad James, PhD
Publisher : Gilad James Mystery School
Page : 69 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2024-06-30
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9786430003989

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Introduction to Namibia by Gilad James, PhD Pdf

Namibia is a country located in southern Africa, bordered by South Africa, Botswana, and Angola. It gained independence from colonial rule in 1990 and is now a democratic country with a population of approximately 2.5 million people. The country is known for its stunning landscapes, including the Namib Desert, the second largest in the world, and Etosha National Park, which is home to various wildlife such as elephants and lions. One of the largest industries in Namibia is mining, particularly for diamonds, uranium, and other minerals. The country also has a growing tourism industry, attracting visitors with its unique culture and natural beauty. Namibia has a diverse population, with numerous ethnic groups such as the Ovambo, Herero, and Himba people, among others. The official language is English, but other languages such as Afrikaans and indigenous languages are also spoken. Overall, Namibia is a country with a rich history and culture, and its natural beauty is a draw for tourists looking for a unique experience.

Author : Steven van Wolputte
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 326 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Herders
ISBN : 907589449X

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Material Culture in Himbaland, Northern Namibia by Steven van Wolputte Pdf

Author : Dharm Singh Jat,Jürgen Sieck,Hippolyte N'Sung-Nza Muyingi,Heike Winschiers-Theophilus,Anicia Peters,Shawulu Nggada
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2018
Category : Cultural policy
ISBN : 9811076987

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Digitisation of Culture by Dharm Singh Jat,Jürgen Sieck,Hippolyte N'Sung-Nza Muyingi,Heike Winschiers-Theophilus,Anicia Peters,Shawulu Nggada Pdf

This book explores the digitization of culture as a means of experiencing and understanding cultural heritage in Namibia and from international perspectives. It provides various views and perspectives on the digitization of culture, the goal being to stimulate further research, and to rapidly disseminate related discoveries. Aspects covered here include: virtual and augmented reality, audio and video technology, art, multimedia and digital media integration, cross-media technologies, modeling, visualization and interaction as a means of experiencing and grasping cultural heritage. Over the past few decades, digitization has profoundly changed our cultural experience, not only in terms of digital technology-based access, production and dissemination, but also in terms of participation and creation, and learning and partaking in a knowledge society. Computing researchers have developed a wealth of new digital systems for preserving, sharing and interacting with cultural resources. The book provides important information and tools for policy makers, knowledge experts, cultural and creative industries, communication scientists, professionals, educators, librarians and artists, as well as computing scientists and engineers conducting research on cultural topics.