Nam's oasis of peace and art

“Our town is a quiet and peaceful place where you will find clean, fresh air,” says Omaruru mayor Hendrina Magano Gebhardt. Omaruru also boasts a unique variety of historical sites and buildings that blend with breathtaking scenery and contribute to an atmosphere filled with peace and serenity. Locals are encouraged to be friendly and provide assistance to tourists whenever the need arises. They also distribute flyers containing information about all attractions readily available. Gebhardt says Omaruru has a relatively low crime rate. The town is centrally located and easily accessible from the capital, coast and the North. The social climate in Omaruru is undergoing changes, with the traditional occupants being joined by a growing number of artists and crafters who give the town an attractive flair. Omaruru thus offers an enabling environment for artists. Open studios and outdoor exhibits draw visitors from Southern Africa and beyond to Namibia during the annual Art Festival. The area surrounding Omaruru is rich in rock paintings. Ai-Aiba (The Rock) and petrified wood as well as the oldest rock paintings by the San people serve to inspire and complement new works of art. Paula Cave contains interesting specimens. At Etemba there are six main sites with rock paintings, the largest of these being Etemba Cave, with paintings depicting humans and animals. Kashana Landhaus is a group of buildings on the banks of the Omaruru River initiated by local artists to accommodate studios and creative outlets. Omuntu Garden was opened with an exhibition of over 50 sculptures by five Namibian sculptors in 2009. The creator of Omuntu, Hanne Alpers, maintains the garden as a permanent display area for sculptural art. Omuntu means 'human being' in Oshiwambo.

Nam's oasis of peace and art

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