Okarundu commemoration scheduled for Sunday
A remembrance ceremony for fallen leaders of the Otjikaoko Traditional Authority, better known as Okarundu, will be held on Sunday at the Okarundu cemetery at Opuwo in the Kunene Region.
The authority's chief, Uziruapi Tjavara, said the annual commemoration is usually held in the first week of October, but was postponed following the death of the governor of the Kunene Region, Angelika Muharukua, on 1 October 2017.
Tjavara said the traditional authority had invited all traditional leaders and members of the public to enable them to learn more about the traditional leaders who are buried at Okarundu.
Ujeuetu Tjihange, a senior councillor, said that Okarundu was identified on 2 October 1995 after the death of Chief Mbumbijazo Muharukua.
Tjihange said they would use the event to remember the brave men who have been laid to rest at Okarundu, including Mbumbijazo Muharukua, Jazemi Muharukua, Hijazomanga Muharukua, Uazenga Nderura, Josepha Kaumanuka Japuhua and Tjirizondana Kurooro.
Risee Kakuva, one of the few female councillors of the authority, will also be remembered despite not being buried at the cemetery.
The authority's spokesperson, Kavari Muharukua, said the arrangements for the commemoration are at an advanced stage, and he urged members of the public who are going to attend the event to behave themselves and avoid political division.
Muharukua said the activities would start this morning with horse racing and traditional songs, among other activities.
On Saturday, there will be speeches about the history of Okarundu and the buried traditional authority leaders.
On Sunday, participants will ascend the mountain where the cemetery is situated, and traditional rituals will follow.
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The authority's chief, Uziruapi Tjavara, said the annual commemoration is usually held in the first week of October, but was postponed following the death of the governor of the Kunene Region, Angelika Muharukua, on 1 October 2017.
Tjavara said the traditional authority had invited all traditional leaders and members of the public to enable them to learn more about the traditional leaders who are buried at Okarundu.
Ujeuetu Tjihange, a senior councillor, said that Okarundu was identified on 2 October 1995 after the death of Chief Mbumbijazo Muharukua.
Tjihange said they would use the event to remember the brave men who have been laid to rest at Okarundu, including Mbumbijazo Muharukua, Jazemi Muharukua, Hijazomanga Muharukua, Uazenga Nderura, Josepha Kaumanuka Japuhua and Tjirizondana Kurooro.
Risee Kakuva, one of the few female councillors of the authority, will also be remembered despite not being buried at the cemetery.
The authority's spokesperson, Kavari Muharukua, said the arrangements for the commemoration are at an advanced stage, and he urged members of the public who are going to attend the event to behave themselves and avoid political division.
Muharukua said the activities would start this morning with horse racing and traditional songs, among other activities.
On Saturday, there will be speeches about the history of Okarundu and the buried traditional authority leaders.
On Sunday, participants will ascend the mountain where the cemetery is situated, and traditional rituals will follow.
NAMPA
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