10 th Session of the Intergovernmental Committee UNESCO 2003 Convention on the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage 30 November – 4 December 2015 Windhoek Country Club Resort and Casino, Windhoek, Namibia

What is this Land called – Namibia?

Namibia…. The ageless land… The land of endless horizons The land of the symphony of silence….and clear skies Imagine. Inspire. Cultivate

Land of contrasts?

Is Namibia ready to host you? We have the infrastructure We offer you an African experience to stir the memories of the ancient of ages in you….re-discovery of our own being. Welcome to Namibia We have been waiting for you…..

Namibia – Land of contrasts Key facts: Surface area km2 (45% under conservation) Capital Windhoek: inhabitants (15% of total) Total Population: 2.2 million inhabitants Official language: English 16 Languages and dialects that we have suckled 13 ethnic groups Independence 21 March 1990 Currency: 14N$ = USD 1: 16 N$ = 1 Euro

The key facts Proud messenger of “good news from Africa” A continent within a continent The highest dunes in the world The oldest desert in the world 2 nd largest canyon in the world Largest national park in Africa Whole coastline is protected Safety, security and health is assured Amongst first countries to recycle water Progressive Constitution Peace, Stability and African Democracy 3 peaceful change in Presidents

Key facts continued Two UNESCO World Heritage Sites: Twyfelfontein /Ui- //Aes (2007) Namib Sand Sea (2013) Met all the UNESCO WHC criteria Largest meteorite shower in the world

Technical and Logistical Information to participants

Logistics VISA Must be obtained from the Namibian Embassy, High Commission or Consulate in the area of your residence. Delegates from countries exempted from Visa Fees can get their entry visas upon arrival at the Hosea Kutako International Airport. Requirements in either case Completion of visa application form Passport copy Two passport photos Proof of hotel booking Flight details Invitation letter for the meeting

Upon Arrival No vaccinations needed Precautionary health control point Immigration and collection of luggage Address yourself to ICH stands Take Transport to your respective hotels

Hotel, Transport, and Registration Shuttle buses will run two times in the morning from the hotels to the meeting venue, and two times in the afternoon from the venue back to the hotels. Registration desk, stationed at the Windhoek Country Club will be as from 29 th of November Participants are encouraged to register and receive the badges at the earliest possible. Conference bags will be available at registration

Accommodation, Venue and conference services Assigned hotels (Hilton Hotel, Avani Hotel, Windhoek Country Club Resort, Safari Hotel, and a range of approved guest houses Delegates will be welcome to stay elsewhere, but need to make own transport arrangement In the plenary session hall, four seats are allocated for each delegation. Viewing and listening hall (max. capacity of 300 people) is reserved for the remaining delegates. Two prayer rooms (for men and women) are specifically arranged inside the WCCR. A media centre will be available

Namibia is about wildlife, people and cultures, and landscapes

The Fun Side of Namibia? Delegates may take one day to two day excursions as well as longer ones in and around Windhoek

Side Event Requests 1. There will be various Namibian performances on side. 2. Countries that requested for side events are:

Cultural explosion… We have the cultural tolerance and understanding We offer you an African experience to stir the memories of the ancient of ages in you….re-discovery of our own being.

LET’S BRING THE PEOPLE TO NAMIBIA AND AFRICA