"I enjoy being a Herero girl because there's so much to learn and so much to see." Ngutjiua is a member of Namibia's Herero tribe, and she tells BBC What's New how they commemorate the people who died during German colonialism, with these special outfits. | BBC News Africa

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In Namibia, where the average temperature in the summer is 80 degrees, Herero women deck themselves out with long sleeves and petticoats. Their gorgeous dresses, elaborate headpieces, and vibrant patterns showcase their pride in their identity, all the while alluding to the suffering they've endured within the past 100 years — including a genocide that nearly wiped them out. | Refinery29

Congratulations to Botswana’s First Lady, Kaone Boko. 🇧🇼~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~On behalf of the Herero Nation of Namibia 🇳🇦 and as a proud descendant of Marenga: Seeing her wear our traditional Herero attire fills us with pride and joy. Her choice of dress shows a beautiful connection to and respect for our shared cultural heritage between Botswana and Namibia. 🇧🇼🇳🇦We wish her and President Duma Boko every success as they lead the nation forward. A true symbol

@priscaanyolo Namibian Cultural Beauty Series S1 E1: Ovaherero 👸🏾💛 The Herero culture in Namibia is rich and vibrant, deeply rooted in history and tradition. One of the most distinctive and visually striking aspects of Herero culture is their traditional attire. The Herero people, primarily cattle herders, have a unique and fascinating dress style that reflects their heritage, resilience, strength and elegance. By honoring these traditions, we honor the soul of our nation and inspire future g