Olufuko Whole Program 24 August – 4 September 2018
Thursday , 23th August 2018
08H00– 21H00 Strictly erection of tents and preparation of stands
Friday 24 August 2018
08H00 Gates open to exhibitors
10H00 Gates open to Public
16H00 Olufuko taliiyimo, Etemo Lyomulilo, Nomasiga( The Lighting of the Festival
Ritual-fire ,Set-up of the traditional fire place at the kitchen area
18H00 Live Traditional Performance by Mukulu waAkwenye
20H00 Music Performance by:Redbulls Yakaoko, Kylie’s Group and Kinzo
22H00 Closing of Halls
00H00 Closing of Gates
Saturday, 25 August 2018
08H00 Gates open to exhibitors
10H00 Gates open to public
11H00 Okuyenga etaku nokugwaya ( the process of preparing harms oil and smearing)
16H00 Ekoho nezaleko LyaaFuko ( dressing of brides)—Live
18H00 Live Traditional Performance Okanndeshimwene Omudolongolo
20H00 Music Performance by; Shitenda boy and Bantu
22H00 Closing of Halls
00H00 Closing of Gates
Sunday, 26 August 2018
08H00 Gates open to exhibitors
08h0 Omakunde ( Okutsa IIlya Yo hoohe ( The pounding of sorghum (mahangu),
slaughter of oxen and traditional beans (oshigali) from the paternal side
10H00 Gates open to public
20H00 Music Performance by: Fibiko and Shitana
22H00 Closing of Halls
00H00 Closing of Gates
27 Monday 2018
08H00 Gate opens to exhibitors
08h00 Okambadjona ( Okutsa Iilya yoKooyina) ( The pounding of sorghum
(mahangu), Slaughter of oxen and traditional food from the maternal side
10H00 Gate opens to public
11H00 Okuhanga/okudhunga omalovu giilya ( preparation of Traditional Brew) live
12H00 Omupepo ( traditional way of starting fire without match)
18H00 Live Traditional Performances ONgolo Maria
20H00 Music Performance by: DJ Pox and Bullet Yakaoko
22H00 Closing of Halls
00H00 Closing of Gates
Tuesday,28 August 2018
06H00 Gates open to public
08H00 Arrival of dignitaries
9H30 Arrival of H.E. Dr. Sam Nujoma, the Founding President and Father of the Namibian Nation
and Patron of Olufuko Festival
09h40 Marching by Traditional Authorities
10h00 Official Opening Ceremony
11h00 Performance by Iita ya Kadha Cultural Group
15h00 Okuhika Ondjupa ( Chucking Milk by Shaking the Calabash) Live
16h00 Olufuko ( initiation/rite of passage Ceremony) Live
18h00 Boxing-Omusati Boxing Amateur Federation -Live
20H00 Fireworks Display
22h00 Closing of Halls
00h00 Closing of Gates
Wednesday,29 August 2018
08h00 Gates open to exhibitors
10H00 Gates open to public
10H00 Nored Stakeholders Engagement
11H00 Okutunga Iimbale (basket weaving-) Live
16h00 Ondjimbulula, nEkotolo
20H00 Music Performance by: Asser Sheya Nashilongo and Top Cherry
22H00 Closing of Halls
00H00 Closing of Gates
Thursday ,30 August 2018
06h00 Okandjimbululwena,, okunhuka Omulilo nokuya komagumbo
08h00 Gates open to Exhibitors
10H00 Gates open to public
12h00 Okuhonga Oombiga/Iiyuma ( Traditional Pottery Making)
18H00 Live Traditional Performance by Omuhiva
20H00 Music Performance By :Six Mafele and Filly-zo
22H00 Closing of Halls
00H00 Closing of Gates
Friday, 31 August 2018
08h00 Gates open to exhibitors
10h00 Gates open to Public
10h30 Stakeholders engagement by NHE
11H00 Animal show and Auction
15H00 Okuteleka ombike/Owalende (how to make a dry gin made
out of a combination of palm fruits/berries fruit) – Live
18H00 Live Traditional Performance Okandeshimwene Omudolongo
20H00 Music Performance By; General Champie, Okampini Production and Ndjeke
22H00 Closing of Halls
00H00 Closing of Gates
Saturday ,01 September 2018
08h00 Gates Open to Exhibitors
10H00 Gates open to public
11h00 Nokunhuka Omulilo
( Aafuko taa zalekululwa) redressing of the brides by Namuganga assitants
known as (Omukotoli) ,removal of traditional oil and traditional powder
known as (Edhilo),Hoeing and sowing of seeds and dry beans
12h00 Okuhonga Omaholo hand carving wooden cups)
18h00 Live Traditional Performance by Vita Thom Cultural group
20H00 Music Performance By: Zulu Boy and Torshlam
22H00 Closing of Halls
00H00 Closing of Gates
Sunday, 02 September 2018
08h00 Gates open to Exhibitors
10H00 Gates open to public
12h00 Okuninga Oondjupa Nomashungu– (traditional way of preparing calabash Live )
18H00 Live Traditional Performance
20H00 Music Performance By: Upcoming Artist and Exit
22H00 Closing of Halls
00H00 Closing of Gates
Monday, 03 September 2018
08h00 Gates open to Exhibitors
10H00 Gates opens to public
20h00 Music Performance By: Inyox and Buku
22h00 Closing of stalls
00h00 Closing of gates
Tuesday, 04 September 2018
08h00 Gates open to Exhibitors
10H00 Gates opens to public
20h00 Music Performance By: DJ Ompee , celeb Movement and Young T
22h00 Closing of stalls
00h00 Closing of gates
Wednesday, 05September 2018
08H00 Dismantling of Stalls
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Omusati Regional Council
Standard Bank
Traditional Authorities
Local Authorities in Omusati Region