Namibian Heritage Week 2025 was officially launched with cultural performances by the Díaz Primary School Cultural Group and the Lüderitz Youth Choir at the Lüderitz Old Power Station, home to the Namibia Maritime Museum.
This year’s Heritage Week is being celebrated from 15 to 21 September under the theme Bahindi Belambi Lye Chizo Chetu, which loosely translates to “Torchbearers of our Heritage.” Helke Mocke, chairperson of the Namibian Heritage Week 2025 team, reminded attendees that heritage is not a relic of the past. “It is a living, breathing force carried forward by all Namibians. This week is not just about museums or monuments. It’s about the stories we tell, the languages we speak, the food we prepare, the songs we sing, and the landscapes we cherish. It’s about us, our identity, our pride and our shared future,” she said.
Mocke challenged Namibians to recognise the value of every language, tradition, and community. “This year’s theme, chosen in Subiya, is a deliberate nod to our linguistic diversity. To be a torchbearer means to take responsibility. It means safeguarding our heritage, not just for ourselves, but for generations to come. Whether you are a teacher, a farmer, an artist, or a student, you have a role to play in preserving what makes Namibia unique.” She also encouraged Namibians to participate in events across the country. “Heritage is not static. It evolves, it adapts, and it survives through us. Wear your traditional attire, cook your grandmother’s recipes, visit your local museum, or simply share your story online. This week is yours.”
Councillor Brigitte Fredericks said Heritage Week offers Namibians the chance to honour the wisdom of their ancestors, appreciate the diversity that enriches their society, and reflect on the values that bind them together. “We are blessed with a wealth of traditions, languages, and practices that form the threads of our national identity. As we embark on these celebrations, exhibitions, performances, and conversations, let us do so with open hearts and deep appreciation for the beauty of our roots as torchbearers of our heritage.”
Fluksman Samuehl, CEO of the Lüderitz Waterfront Development Company, urged Namibians to participate actively. “Heritage is not inherited by blood; it is learned, lived, and shared. Visit your local museum and cultural centres, attend events, and share your own traditions with pride. Let us live out the spirit of this year’s theme by becoming torchbearers ourselves and carrying forward the richness of our heritage into the future.”
Namibian Heritage Week began as a modest idea and, as an extension of Museum Day, has since grown into a vibrant national celebration. Today, it stands as a cornerstone of the Namibian cultural calendar, uniting communities across all 14 regions.
This year’s Heritage Week is being celebrated from 15 to 21 September under the theme Bahindi Belambi Lye Chizo Chetu, which loosely translates to “Torchbearers of our Heritage.” Helke Mocke, chairperson of the Namibian Heritage Week 2025 team, reminded attendees that heritage is not a relic of the past. “It is a living, breathing force carried forward by all Namibians. This week is not just about museums or monuments. It’s about the stories we tell, the languages we speak, the food we prepare, the songs we sing, and the landscapes we cherish. It’s about us, our identity, our pride and our shared future,” she said.
Mocke challenged Namibians to recognise the value of every language, tradition, and community. “This year’s theme, chosen in Subiya, is a deliberate nod to our linguistic diversity. To be a torchbearer means to take responsibility. It means safeguarding our heritage, not just for ourselves, but for generations to come. Whether you are a teacher, a farmer, an artist, or a student, you have a role to play in preserving what makes Namibia unique.” She also encouraged Namibians to participate in events across the country. “Heritage is not static. It evolves, it adapts, and it survives through us. Wear your traditional attire, cook your grandmother’s recipes, visit your local museum, or simply share your story online. This week is yours.”
Councillor Brigitte Fredericks said Heritage Week offers Namibians the chance to honour the wisdom of their ancestors, appreciate the diversity that enriches their society, and reflect on the values that bind them together. “We are blessed with a wealth of traditions, languages, and practices that form the threads of our national identity. As we embark on these celebrations, exhibitions, performances, and conversations, let us do so with open hearts and deep appreciation for the beauty of our roots as torchbearers of our heritage.”
Fluksman Samuehl, CEO of the Lüderitz Waterfront Development Company, urged Namibians to participate actively. “Heritage is not inherited by blood; it is learned, lived, and shared. Visit your local museum and cultural centres, attend events, and share your own traditions with pride. Let us live out the spirit of this year’s theme by becoming torchbearers ourselves and carrying forward the richness of our heritage into the future.”
Namibian Heritage Week began as a modest idea and, as an extension of Museum Day, has since grown into a vibrant national celebration. Today, it stands as a cornerstone of the Namibian cultural calendar, uniting communities across all 14 regions.
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