Namibia heroes day.

Namibia celebrates Heroes Day as a public holiday.

August 26th is celebrated by Namibians as a remarkable day of their independence. The Namibians remember this day as the day that marks the death of Namibians heroes in their war for Independence.

History of Namibia Heroes Day

These great heroes of Namibia sacrificed their life in the name of nation, independence and to pay homage to these great soldiers of Namibia. This day is declared as a national holiday in Namibia and celebrated with enormous respect and devotion by the Namibians. In respect to these brave soldiers, monuments at Heroes Acre have also been built to symbolizes the patriotic contribution of these great soldiers towards their motherland. since the return of Samuel Maherero from exile for burial 1923, the heroes have marked this day as a gesture of defiance.

Namibia Heroes Day Traditions, Culture and Activities

At the Angolian border, in the Ohangwena region, national celebrations take place annually. Thousands of people come out on the streets and roads to watch leaders like Sam Nujoma, Nahas Angula and Hifikepunye Pohamba, who officially pay their homage to these veterans of the PLAN (People’s Liberation Army of Namibia).

In their honor, military medals are awarded to the brave soldiers of the country. In their honor, a war memorial, Heroes Acre, has been built. It was dedicated in 2002. United Nation Institute for Namibia was also inaugurated on this day in 1976. Under the guidance of The UN, the University of Namibia was established, to act as a center of tertiary education in Zambia.

In a tribute to the hero, Samuel Maharero, each year thousands of people gather on the streets of Okahandja town on August 26th. This day is remembered by the Herero people as the return of their chief from exile in 1923, his reburial in town and as a symbol of their regained pride. The Herero people celebrate this day by walking down the streets in military formations while wearing military clothes.