DHPS Rotary Club Hosts First Cultural Fest

Deutsche Höhere Privatschule (DHPS) held their first ever cultural festival on 20 March, organised by the school’s Rotary Interact Club.

With the intention of bringing together cultures from all over the world including Damara, Spanish, Portuguese, Kavango, and others, each traditional group was able to sell various items, especially local food. In the morning during assembly, various groups performed a number of traditional dances that excited the crowd. The school’s orchestra also took to the stage and delivered a lovely piece for the pupils.

The public relations manager for the Rotary Club, Mhudi Simana, pointed out that it is important to come together with the assistance of culture. “As the youth, we are slipping away from the roots. Once in a while, we need to remind everyone who they are,” she explained. Another member of the Rotary Club, Kimberly-Viola Heita, who also doubles as the photographer for the group, also shared her excitement at the event. “It’s important to remember your roots, no matter if you are in a high position or a low one. You must always remember who you are.”

The Rotary Club is an international organisation consisting of members that come together to ‘create positive, lasting change in our communities and around the world’. Relying solely on funds through donations and event such as the cultural festival organised before independence, the Rotary Club aims to help tackle various challenges which affect the school and communities around them.

A number of schools around the country have already implemented rotary clubs and participated in activities to gain experience. Using the funds that they have gained, the DHPS Rotary Club, which was started in 2013 with Dean-Marlo Titus as the first president, has big plans ahead and intends to change the world one step at a time.