Celebrating a Decade of Cultural Eminence at Namibia University of Science and Technology

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On 2 September, the Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST) marked its 10th anniversary with a cultural festival, 'Celebrating a Decade of Cultural Eminence.' Attended by government officials, including Manfred Gaeb, Director of the National Heritage and Culture Programmes at the Ministry of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sport, Arts and Culture, the festival celebrated NUST's decade-long contribution to education and cultural diversity in Namibia. Gaeb praised the university's milestone, highlighting its commitment to diversity, creativity, and unity as a nation. The festival served as a platform to honor NUST's efforts and showcase the rich cultural diversity of Namibia.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST) celebrated its 10th anniversary on 2 September with a cultural festival themed, 'Celebrating a Decade of Cultural Eminence.'
  • Manfred Gaeb, Director of the National Heritage and Culture Programmes at the Ministry of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sport, Arts and Culture, praised NUST's commitment to diversity, creativity, and unity as a nation.
  • The festival served as a platform to showcase the rich cultural diversity of Namibia and honor NUST's decade-long contribution to education.
  • The Ministry of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sport, Arts and Culture extended an open invitation to NUST to develop strategies and tools to gather statistics and indicators on cultural economics.
  • Gaeb urged students to embrace their culture with pride and creativity and to use their heritage as a foundation for innovation and leadership.
  • The Vice Chancellor at NUST, Prof. Erold Naomab, stated that the milestone marks 10 years of showcasing diverse traditions and talents, as well as 10 years of building bridges across cultures, generations, and communities.

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Sources:

  • [1] Manfred Gaeb, Director of the National Heritage and Culture Programmes at the Ministry of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sport, Arts and Culture
  • [2] Ministry of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sport, Arts and Culture
  • [3] Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST)
  • [4] Vice Chancellor at NUST, Prof. Erold Naomab