One of the best things about living in Namibia is the huge variety of local cultures. I'm uploading a series of videos to give you an idea of some of the great songs, dances and skits that I've gotten to see in the last few months! Blogger won't let me put extremely high quality videos, but it can give you a sense.
My school choir is absolutely phenomenal. The acoustics are a bit funny here, but it gives you an idea of the enthusiasm they have for singing, and the raw talent some of them have (they don't practice often at all!)
Every year, schools host a Culture Day where learners are able to perform traditional dances from various cultures. Here is one of mine: the Nama culture (traditional in the area where I am staying), check out some of the boys' footwork! The red facepaint is a traditional ochre of some sort. Traditionally all of the clothes would be in a specific patchwork pattern (like the girls and the one really noticeable pair of pants) but not all of the kids have it, so they're wearing school uniforms.
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