Prime Minister (PM) Saara Kugongelwa-Amadhila has called on Namibians to support the preservation, promotion and development of the county’s cultures.

Kuugongelwa-Amadhila said this when she delivered the keynote address at the official opening of the Second Edition Ehao Cultural Expo organised by the Okahao Town Council in the Omusati Region on Tuesday.

The Second Edition Ehao Cultural Expo is held under the theme ‘Connecting Businesses Towards Creating the Future’.

The expo aims to bring businesses together to create a brighter future for these businesses and the town with focus on growth and sustainability.

“Cultural exhibitions such as this, are important for our society, because they help preserve and promote our Namibian cultures, safeguarding our identity as a society and also attracting local and international tourism to the town of Okahao,” she said.

She said cultural products are also important contributors to business growth and that the different cultures boast a wide range of cultural products that are unique and can attract premium prices in international markets.

“Government policies seek to support the research and development of indigenous knowledge, including protection of copyrights of indigenous products and technologies,” the PM said.

Kuugongelwa-Amadhila encouraged Namibians to support the preservation of its cultures and also ensure that the country optimises benefits from its cultures and traditions through generations.

She said the expo is being held in line with Government’s goal to promote the development of growth poles around all 14 regions and optimise the potential of the rural economy to national economic growth and development.

She further encouraged exhibitors to optimise their participation at the expo to increase their trade and forge new partnerships.

Source: The Namibia Press Agency