STORY: Otjomuise Live Arts Festival concludes in Namibian capital
SHOOTING TIME: Oct. 11-12, 2024
DATELINE: Oct. 13, 2024
LENGTH: 00:01:39
LOCATION: Windhoek
CATEGORY: CULTURE

SHOTLIST:
1. various of activities at the Otjomuise Live Arts Festival

STORYLINE:

The fourth Otjomuise Live Arts Festival (OLAF) concluded in the Namibian capital of Windhoek on Saturday.

"Otjomuise" originates from the local indigenous Otjiherero language, meaning "place of steam." 

During the four-day festival, more than 70 artists participated in free showcases at 17 public sites. The showcases featured dance performances, creative workshops, and interactive installations.

According to OLAF Co-Director Michelle Namases, since the festival's inception in 2021, it has become a cultural platform offering opportunities for growth of the art and creative industries, which the southern African nation has yet to explore fully.
   
"The festival aims to inspire, unite, and elevate the art of dance in the city by showcasing innovative performances and engaging platforms," she said.
   
This year's festival also sought to address social issues such as alcohol and drug abuse, gender-based violence, and environmental protection.
   
The festival was organized by the National Theater of Namibia and the Goethe-Institut Namibia and supported by the National Arts Council of Namibia.

Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Windhoek.
(XHTV)