Heroes’ Day in Namibia: August 26th

August 26th is Heroes’ Day in Namibia.

It’s a International Day to support the self-reliance of Namibia, a nation in southwestern Africa become independent.

The “South West African People’s Organization” was formed on this day in 1958, and “The Struggle for Liberation” of Namibia began on this day in 1966.

・References
– https://tama.wtf/jp/society/today/heroes-day-in-namibia
– Namibia Tourism Board: Celebrating the Heroes of Namibia