By Charmaine Boois
MARIENTAL, Aug. 17 -In a harmonious triumph for the Hardap Region, two public schools have emerged as winners in a prestigious choir competition, earning themselves a well-deserved place among the top four choirs selected for the interregional level competition. The upcoming stage, scheduled from August 21 to August 26, will set the scene for the finals in Swakopmund. C/oaseb Secondary School from the Gibeon rural constituency and Empelheim Secondary School from Mariental have captured the essence of musical finesse and vocal brilliance, cementing their roles as the region’s representatives in the final rounds of the Anti-Corruption song competition.
The regional phase of this meaningful competition, designed to cultivate awareness about anti-corruption measures through the medium of music, has been in full swing. The journey commenced on August 3rd in the Zambezi Region and reached a crescendo in Mariental at the revered Danie Joubert Combined School on August 16th, 2023.
Among the competing schools, C/oaseb Secondary School and Empelheim Secondary School emerged as standout performers, showcasing remarkable cohesion and talent within their respective choirs. Their harmonious melodies and thought-provoking lyrics struck a chord with both the discerning judges and the captivated audience, earning them the distinction of representing Hardap in the upcoming phase of the competition.
The competition’s demanding rounds have been carefully curated to test the participants’ musical prowess and commitment to the anti-corruption cause. The eagerly anticipated second elimination round is poised to unfold from August 21st to 26th, as contenders from diverse regions vie for the coveted opportunity to shine in the final spotlight.
As the melodic journey approaches its zenith, all eyes turn toward September 15th, when Swakopmund will play host to the grand finale of the Anti-Corruption song competition. In this prestigious event, choirs hailing from across the nation will converge to harmonize their musical messages against corruption, contributing to the resounding symphony of change that echoes throughout Namibia. -Namibia Daily News
