Khoekhoegowab language celebrated
Key areas in the development of teaching and learning for the Khoekhoegowab have been identified by Heritage Events and Visioncore following three years of workshops with the group of people.
Education director Gerhard Vries on Friday, during the opening of the Khoekhoegowab workshop and seminar, said the event will complement the existing programmes of the education ministry and help with the development and popularisation of the language.
“The Khoekhoegowab workshop and seminar will create and extend learning and skills development, creating a platform where teachers and language experts can expand on their knowledge and skills,” Vries said.
The event, currently in is fourth consecutive year, also includes exhibitions and performances to broaden the scope of celebrating both the language and cultural heritage.
Vries further said the workshop and seminar was also meant to celebrate Unesco's International Mother Language Day on 21 February.
The broad objective of the event, according to Vries, was the coming together of stakeholders to explore the status of Khoekhoegowab and find ways for the language's development. It was also to support government's efforts for the development of Namibian indigenous languages in accordance with Vision 2030, the NDPs and Life-Long Learning and Education for All.
The workshop and seminar was also to create awareness about the importance of local languages in fostering identity, pride and cultural diversity in support of the Nationhood Campaign.
It is also aimed at establishing a functional database of key role players, including writers, researchers, educators and other relevant experts, and to strengthen their roles, as well as to explore national and international opportunities for the Khoekhoegowab language and literature development.
“This work will be in research, publication, documentation, promotion and development of not only the language, but will also contribute towards safeguarding the language as one of Namibia's elements of intangible cultural heritage,” Vries explained.
FRED GOEIEMAN
Education director Gerhard Vries on Friday, during the opening of the Khoekhoegowab workshop and seminar, said the event will complement the existing programmes of the education ministry and help with the development and popularisation of the language.
“The Khoekhoegowab workshop and seminar will create and extend learning and skills development, creating a platform where teachers and language experts can expand on their knowledge and skills,” Vries said.
The event, currently in is fourth consecutive year, also includes exhibitions and performances to broaden the scope of celebrating both the language and cultural heritage.
Vries further said the workshop and seminar was also meant to celebrate Unesco's International Mother Language Day on 21 February.
The broad objective of the event, according to Vries, was the coming together of stakeholders to explore the status of Khoekhoegowab and find ways for the language's development. It was also to support government's efforts for the development of Namibian indigenous languages in accordance with Vision 2030, the NDPs and Life-Long Learning and Education for All.
The workshop and seminar was also to create awareness about the importance of local languages in fostering identity, pride and cultural diversity in support of the Nationhood Campaign.
It is also aimed at establishing a functional database of key role players, including writers, researchers, educators and other relevant experts, and to strengthen their roles, as well as to explore national and international opportunities for the Khoekhoegowab language and literature development.
“This work will be in research, publication, documentation, promotion and development of not only the language, but will also contribute towards safeguarding the language as one of Namibia's elements of intangible cultural heritage,” Vries explained.
FRED GOEIEMAN
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