Keetmans show starts today

KEETMANSHOOP – The Keetmanshoop Show, which starts today, is expected to surpass all previous shows that the town has held.

Altogether 64 exhibitors will showcase their wares inside the main hall of the Keetmanshoop showgrounds, with the majority of them being Namibians. Only 10 exhibitors are from outside the country.A spokesperson for the Keetmanshoop show committee, Christelle Fest, told Nampa on Monday that a wide variety of merchandise ranging from jewellery to ornaments and clothing would be on display.The three-day event will start with a procession of 22 floats through the main streets of the southern town this morning before proceeding to the showgrounds.This follows the crowning of Miss Keetmanshoop Show 2005 at a gala dinner last night.Fest said a large number of small livestock of high quality would compete for prices this year.She invited the public to actively participate in activities at the livestock arena.Showgoers will be entertained by the likes of Peter Nude, a renowned singer and performer, Mandy the Clown and Len Anton, one of the best balancing-act performers in South Africa.For the brave of heart, the Fear Factor show should provide ample entertainment on Friday.The official show dance takes place in the show hall on Friday evening, while sport activities will take centre stage on Saturday.The Minister of Environment and Tourism, Willem Konjore, will be the keynote speaker at the official opening.-NampaOnly 10 exhibitors are from outside the country.A spokesperson for the Keetmanshoop show committee, Christelle Fest, told Nampa on Monday that a wide variety of merchandise ranging from jewellery to ornaments and clothing would be on display.The three-day event will start with a procession of 22 floats through the main streets of the southern town this morning before proceeding to the showgrounds.This follows the crowning of Miss Keetmanshoop Show 2005 at a gala dinner last night.Fest said a large number of small livestock of high quality would compete for prices this year.She invited the public to actively participate in activities at the livestock arena.Showgoers will be entertained by the likes of Peter Nude, a renowned singer and performer, Mandy the Clown and Len Anton, one of the best balancing-act performers in South Africa.For the brave of heart, the Fear Factor show should provide ample entertainment on Friday.The official show dance takes place in the show hall on Friday evening, while sport activities will take centre stage on Saturday.The Minister of Environment and Tourism, Willem Konjore, will be the keynote speaker at the official opening.-Nampa