Namibia While living in Ondukuta, a rural area in northern Namibia, the children and teachers of one of the primary schools shared this dance with me during recess. In a sense, the Uthano is a reflection of Namibian values and cultural ways.
Community is the essence of life for all of the various ethnic groups of Namibia.
Much of Namibia, especially rural areas, is impoverished, yet by no means should one assume that Namibians are unhappy, destitute people. Despite hardships and suffering, one is never alone or without care. One's community not only provides meaning and entertainment. Support, love, and care are also fundamental benefactions of community. In all of the various communities into which I was always graciously welcomed, feelings of vibrancy, creativity, and togetherness were prominent, displaying the human capacity to thrive despite hardships.