The Aodaman Traditional Authority on Saturday celebrated the Aodaman Annual Cultural Festival under the theme, \u2018Reigniting our heritage\u2019 at Khorixas in the Kunene Region.<\/P>
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In a statement availed to Nampa on Sunday, the Minister of Urban and Rural Development (MURD) Erastus Uutoni at the event stated that the assertion of cultural identity can only be envisioned on the basis of mutual respect and the acceptance of diversity.<\/P>
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\u201cI believe that this cultural festival in its entirety, presents motivation to remember the important things and to showcase and pass the knowledge and traditions to the next generation,\u201d the minister said.<\/P>
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Uutoni said that as a nation, \u201cwe first have to understand each other and appreciate each other\u2019s way of life and socio-cultural identity\u201d and that is only possible when the nation is knowledgeable about its distinct cultures, traditions and value systems.<\/P>
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Furthermore, this particular festival promotes intercultural understanding and showcases the community\u2019s rich and cultural expressions and serves as a major tourist attraction both at local and international levels, he said.<\/P>
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Uutoni added that the traditional authority is also required to promote affirmative action amongst its members, particularly by promoting gender equality with regard to leadership positions in its structure.<\/P>
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Source: The Namibian Press Agency<\/P>
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