The bridal traditions of the Himba people in Namibia are fascinating and deeply rooted in cultural significance. 💍 A Himba bride undergoes a unique ritual where she is smeared with red sand and kept in isolation for 100 days before her wedding. During this time, she is pampered, gifted new clothes, and adorned with beautiful jewelry. 🌿 One of the special pieces she wears is the Okori, a leather headdress passed down from her mother, symbolizing love and family. Additionally, a Himba girl getti

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74K views · 496 reactions | The Hakaona women, a subgroup of the Himba people of Namibia and Angola, care for their hair using ash mixed with fat or milk cream. The ash acts as a natural cleanser and protects against parasites, while the fat or milk cream moisturizes and gives shape to hairstyles covered with red ochre. This mixture also protects the hair and scalp from the sun and desert dust. #inspirationofafrica | Quim Fàbregas | Facebook

Our Operation Christmas Child team is reaching the Himba people of #Namibia with the Gospel through audio recordings of Scripture and other Biblical texts. Now, for the first time, this culture of oral tradition has a way to keep and share the stories of the Bible. Watch this! https://sampur.se/3AF8t3P | Samaritan's Purse