Petrified Forest National Heritage Site

24/12/2025

The National Heritage Council of Namibia extends warmest festive greetings to you, our esteemed stakeholders, and the entire public.

May the Christmas season be filled with peace, joy, and renewed hope. We also wish you a prosperous, productive, and successful 2026.

10/12/2025

Happy Human Rights Day, Namibia! 🇳🇦✨

​Today, the world reflects on the theme "Our Everyday Essentials." Often, when we think of human rights, we think of courtrooms and treaties. But true rights are lived every single day. They are the clean water we drink, the roof over our heads, and the peace in our communities.

​At the National Heritage Council, we believe that knowing who you are and where you come from is also an everyday essential.
​Our heritage isn't just found in museums or sites.
🔹 It is in the language you speak to your children over breakfast.
🔹 It is in the traditional knowledge used to manage our land and resources.
🔹 It is in the stories told around the fire that teach us morals, resilience, and community.

​The right to participate in cultural life is a fundamental human right. It is essential for our dignity, our security, and our sense of belonging in uncertain times. When we protect our heritage, we protect the very foundation of our daily lives.

​Today, let's celebrate the living, breathing heritage that makes us Namibian every day.

What part of your heritage is essential to your daily life? Share a photo or a story in the comments below! 👇🏾

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20/09/2025

💃🏾🪘 This is how Friday looked at the Petrified Forest 🪘💃🏾

The Petrified Forest came alive with the rhythm of cultural dance performances that brought our heritage to life.

Amid trees that have stood for over 260 million years, Namibian traditions echoed through song, dance, and storytelling. It was a powerful reminder that while our landscapes hold deep history, it is our people who keep heritage vibrant and alive.

Namibians - True torchbearers of Namibian heritage.

18/09/2025

Cultural performances for the duration of the Namibian Heritage Week.

Come experience the spiritual performances under the theme Torchbearers of our heritage!!

16/09/2025

🎉🇳🇦 Namibian Heritage Week is here! 🇳🇦🎉

After yesterday’s exciting launch in Lüderitz, we invite ALL Namibians to celebrate our rich and diverse heritage.

✨ FREE entrance for Namibians at NHC-managed heritage sites all week! Plus, enjoy vibrant cultural performances that bring history, tradition, and community spirit to life.

📅 Don’t miss out – bring your family, bring your friends, and let’s celebrate the stories, roots, and beauty that make Namibia truly unique.

👉🏽 Share your adventure with and show the world how Namibia celebrates!

12/09/2025

Step into History. Walk through Culture. Celebrate Heritage.

During Namibian Heritage Week 2025, entry to all NHC-managed heritage sites is FREE for Namibians! From ancient rock art to stunning landscapes, this is your opportunity to reconnect with Namibia’s rich history.

📅 15 - 21 September 2025 | 🚪 Free access awaits!

09/09/2025

In a couple of days, the Namibian Heritage Week will be in full swing.

How are you going to be celebrating the week? Are you going to Luderitz for the official opening or joining in on the planned events?

Check out the official Namibian Heritage Week page for the planned events.

Are you guys ready for yet another special celebration of Namibian Heritage Week?
What role are you playing as a Torchbearer of Our Heritage?

26/08/2025

We join the nation in commemorating the brave men and women who fought for our freedom. Their sacrifices paved the way for the independent Namibia we cherish.

Let's honor their legacy by building on the foundation they laid for a prosperous future for all.

19/08/2025

Are you guys ready for yet another special celebration of Namibian Heritage Week?
What role are you playing as a Torchbearer of Our Heritage?