Saturday 17 March at 11h11 the 60th Annual WIKA started with the big procession through Independence Avenue,,,,Namibia has a rich diverse history dated back for many centuries. One of the many cultures that is part of our customs is the annual WIKA ( Windhoek Carnival) Windhoek the capitol of Namibia is home to about 350-thousand people. Every year WIKA has it's theme and since it started 60 years ago, every year the theme is relevant to the current situation in the country. This year's theme "Mittendrin und nie daneben" translates to " Dead smack & never off Target" WIKA normally last for a month, and believe me,,it is a festivity not for the faint hearted,,as this is the time for partying, drinking eating and just plain be "WIKA"

a close up of good old 60 years of WIKA

WIKA caters even for children,,and is known as JUKA

Even "Paddy" is welcome, although it was always known
a "German event" because of the rich German influence,
it is open to every Namibian,,young and old

One lost confused "Paddy" 

"Spes Bona Motor Company"
are part and parcel of pre independence
Namibia

good idea,,,,with all the poaching going on
in Southern Africa...perhaps we can make money
from their uhhhhh? 

Like any other country, Namibia's Gay and Lesbian
community slowly but surely getting out
of the closet

Little Prince and Princess,,,,
believe me even children in the WIKA
Royalty has a few national tasks to
cover,

The brand,,no! not the band,,the beer brand 

Wika is all about fun, laughter drinking, and
plain common just WIKA

See even the campers take part in the
procession,,,,