Directors of Ceremonies:
Hon. Lidwina Shapwa
Mr. Protasius A. Andowa
07H00 Gates opens to exhibitors
08H00 Gates opens to public
09H00 Arrival of dignitaries
09h20 Arrival of Her Worship Selma Nelago Asino
Mayor of Outapi town
09h25 Arrival of Hon. Governor, Erginus Endjala
Governor of Omusati Region
09H30 Arrival of H.E. Dr. Sam Nujoma, the Founding
President and Father of the Namibian Nation
and Patron of Olufuko Festival
09H35 Arrival of H.E. Dr. Nangolo Mbumba Vice
President of the Republic of Namibia
09h40 Marching by Traditional Authorities
10h30 National and AU Anthems
10H35 Opening Prayer by: Rev. Jesaya Hanghuwo
10h45 Welcoming remarks by Her Worship.
Selma Nelago Asino,Outapi Town Mayor
11h00 Message by Ms. Maria Nepembe
The Face of Olufuko Festival
11h15 Words by Madam Anna Tandi Moraka
MEC for Sports Arts and Culture, Limpopo Province
11h25 Motivational Speech on the importance of Culture a by
Hon. Sophia Nahango Shaningwa,
Secretary General of SWAPO Party
11H30 Performance by Iita ya Kadha Cultural Group
11h35 Remarks by Hon. Erginus Endjala, Governor for
Omusati Region
11h45 Statement and Introduction of the Patron of Olufuko
Annual Cultural Festival by Tk. Oswin Shifiona Mukulu, Chief of Ombalantu Traditional Authority
12h00 Statement by H.E. Dr. Sam Nujoma Founding President and Father of the Namibian Nation and the Patron
of Olufuko Annual Cultural Festival
12h25 Keynote address and Launching of the Olufuko Research Study
Book by H.E. Dr. Nangolo Mbumba, Vice President of the Republic of Namibia
12h45 Vote of thanks by Hon. Modestus Amutse
Chairperson of Omusati Regional Council
13h00 AU and National Anthems
13h05 Viewing of the Traditional Homestead and meeting the initiates: H.E. Dr. Nangolo Mbumba and
H.E. Dr. Sam Nujoma
13H25 Touring of the exhibition tents by H.E. Dr. Nangolo Mbumba together with H.E. Dr. Sam Nujoma
13h45 Lunch: invited guests only
Departure of H.E. Dr. Nangolo Mbumba, Vice President of the Republic of Namibia together with
H.E. Dr. Sam Nujoma , Founding President And Father of the Namibian Nation and the Patron of
Olufuko Festival
National Anthem
Namibia land of the brave
Freedom fight we he won
Glory to their bravery
Whose blood waters our freedom
We give our love and loyalty
Together in unity
Contrasting beautiful Namibia
Namibia our country
Beloved land of savannahs
Hold high the banner of liberty
– Namibia our Country
Namibia Motherland
We love thee
AU Anthem
Let us all unite and celebrate together
The victories won for our liberation
Let us dedicate ourselves to rise together
To defend our liberty and unity
O Sons and Daughters of Africa
Flesh of the Sun and Flesh of the Sky
Let us make Africa the Tree of Life
Let us all unite and sing together
To uphold the bonds that frame our destiny
Let us dedicate ourselves to fight together
For lasting peace and justice on earth
Let us all unite and toil together
To give the best we have to Africa
The cradle of mankind and fount of culture
Our pride and hope at break of dawn
Our Official Partners
Omusati Regional Council
Standard Bank
Traditional Authorities
Local Authorities in Omusati Region