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Oshituthi Shomagongo: Marula Fruit Festival


Language: English

The Oshituthi shomagongo, marula fruit festival runs for two to three days between March and April where eight Aawambo communities from northern Namibia meet to enjoy ''omagongo'' - a beverage made from the fruit. To prepare, men carve utensils and serving tools and the women make baskets, pots, and gather the fruit with young people, to process and ferment the juice. Traditional songs are sung, poems recited and lives discussed. Transmitted through observation and participation, the element unites generations and communities.


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Place/region: Namibia, Africa
Series: Inscriptions on the Intangible Heritage Lists
Type: Documentary
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Participant: Aina Shikesho
Publisher: i media; NBC
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Rights: Namibia. Ministry of Youth, National Service, Sport and Culture
 

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Original: DVD
Location: EV only
UMVS reference: HQFS-CLTICH-RL-2015-0108900014
Source ref.: DOC:0108900014; CAND:01089
Rights holder: UNESCO; Namibia. Ministry of Youth, National Service, Sport and Culture