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

Omapaha Himba Village, Traditional Himba Village, Northern Namibia

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