New Year – A new change

New Year – A new change

When the clock strikes twelve on December 31st, people all over the world cheer and wish each other a very Happy New Year. For some, this event is no more than a change of a calendar. For others, the New Year symbolizes the beginning of a better tomorrow.

We have heard of the New Year resolutions for the coming year, but did we actually abide to the new change or we just kept post pounding to our change. We would like to take 2013 as a year of great change for both us and you, “be the change you want to see in the world  

To all our customers and business partners, Let us thank you for your loyalty and great cooperation with our restaurant during the year 2012. We believe that you have been satisfied with our products & services. You can be rest assure that we will do our best to provide quality products and sufficient services, as well as to be a solid as business partner for you in the near future.

2013 is at the door… Remember. Life is short, break the rules, Forgive quickly, love truly, laugh uncontrollably, and never regret anything that made you smile. We are wishing you a well prepared coming year.

Happy New Year ’s Eve

Most celebrated holiday

Most celebrated holiday

Throughout the year we come across different public holidays, yes it’s true we get excited because we don’t get to go to work or school. When its December we get to think of only one thing and that is Christmas, we get to think of our family getting together, the presents we get to share, the wonderful food we get to prepare. It has been always a wonderful feeling around the world.

Christmas is one of the holidays that are well respected, remembered by a lot of people. Christmas is more sentimental and is appreciated by people around the world. At this time, many people become very caring and supportive to the unfortunate people who can share the festive season with their beloved ones. That is why it important to share a lovely greeting with someone during this festive season. It’s all about showing love to each, sharing and being grateful.

Christmas is the most important holidays of all, no other holiday can show kindness, love sharing, supportive and recognition as this day. Songs, have been made out of Christmas and plays have been done at church. Well people this is the day to be grateful to have reached this time of year, may you cook your much loved dish and do celebrate it humbly.

Be reminded, we prepared perfect cultural foods and drinks for Christmas, come and enjoy Christmas with us.  

Merry Christmas!  

Share Your Culture Pleasantly

Share Your Culture Pleasantly 

Xwama Cultural village suggests you to share your cultural pattern during the festive session. You can do this by inviting your friends or taking your family to dinner at Xwama, a culturally oriented restaurant in Namibia, Windhoek. It will be lovelier if everybody agrees to dress up culturally to prove you are all proud of your culture. Share and discuss cultural things that you have realized your friends or family they seem not to be aware of, while you are enjoying the traditional drinks and foods served.

Why culture is important?

Culture is seen as a scheme of control, wherein people shape their standards and behaviors. Thus influence one’s way of living, as well as impact social life.

The importance of culture lies in the fact that it is a link between people and their value systems. Culture is a bond that ties the people of a region or community together. It is that one common bond, which brings the people of a community together. The customs and traditions that the people of a community follow, the festivals they celebrate, the kind of clothing they wear, the food they eat, and most importantly the cultural values they adhere to bind them together.

Merry Christmas

Family time

As the festive season is approaching, many people are going for holidays or bring in families. But we should not forget that some of our families are very traditional and critical when it comes to modern ways of doing things or especially the food. Spending time with family can be very fun and challenging at the same time meaning: you will have to make sure they have the best time visiting you.  This is the time to invite your family, friends and foreign friends to come visit in your own country and give them a Namibian treat that will make them remember you, food is one of the great ideas.

Xwama is known for bringing family and friends together with our lovely traditional meals and drinks that make everyone feel at home, the environment that is filled with tradition and very friendly waiters and waitresses. Xwama cannot go wrong by making your holiday much more exciting and very memorable. Bring your family to xwama for a good family lunch or dinner and make them feel home when visiting.

Xwama appreciates delight and recognise the festive season as of happiness, giving and spending time with family. So make a stop with your lovely family and friends this festive season at Xwama Cultural Restaurant and come enjoy your time with Xwama family.

Have a heartwarming holiday! Warmest wishes for a very merry Christmas.

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Xwama Cultural for All

With Xwama you don’t have to be Namibian to feel at home. It does not matter who you are, where you are from, where your heart lays as a citizen or from what cultural background you are from. We do not just serve our  best delicious traditional food but we welcome you warmly to our restaurant. Xwama appreciate every individual who visits the restaurant. 

Our classic dishes are popular in Namibian homes and its stew gives away a sharing moment with family and friends.

Xwama Cultural Restaurant would like to extend an invite to neighboring countries and tourists to make a stop at the restaurant for delicious Namibian served dishes and drinks.

Why Xwama should be your first choice of traditional restaurant? Our service has gained word of mouth around the country and has been entirely different, bringing in a cultural way of showing love, respect and appreciation towards our customers.

“Food is a central activity of mankind and one of the single most significant trademarks of a culture “ 

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NEW MENU

Do you want to make an order or you just want to come prepared, here we present to you our new menu.

To make an order call: 061 210270 or 081242363

TRADITIONAL MENU

FOOD

Traditional marathon chicken: FULL                           N$120.00

                                                  HALF                          N$65.00

PER PORTION

Mahangu Porridge                                                         N$15.00

Mopane Worms                                                             N$25.00

Oshingali (Bean soup)                                                   N$25.00

Matangara                                                                      N$25.00

Dried river fish                                                               N$25.00

Goat/Sheep head (Smiley)                                             N$45.00

Oshikwiila (Mahangu cake)                                           N$25.00

Mahangu biscuits 200g                                                   N$40.00

DRINKS                                                                                          

Oshikundu (Malt type)                                                                        

Omalondu (Traditional beer) Weekends or upon order only              

Ombike (Traditional vodka)                                                                N$15.00

Cool drinks                                                                                          N$12.00

Ciders                                                                                                  N$14.00

Beers                                                                                                   N$14.00

Wines                                                                                                  N$120.00

Whisky and Vodka Tots                                                                      N$15.00-N$20.00

WINES

N$120 EACH

Neder bar 750ml

Need bar 250ml

Neder Cape reisling 250ml

Leopard Leap merlot 750ml

Leopard Leap family Col 750ml

Lions land chenin 750ml

Zanti Africa 750ml

Champaign moet 750ml

Chateau libertas 750ml

Legacy 750ml

Namaqua 5ltr box

Learn Oshiwambo Fast

Have you ever thought of surprising an Oshiwambo speaking person just by saying something in Oshiwambo?  It is so unfortunate that Google translate can not translate Oshiwambo into English. Here are some of the words one should know if you like surrounding your self with Wambo’s.

Walele po  = Good morning

Wauhala po = good afternoon

Watokelwa po = Good evening

Oxuxwa = Chicken

Oshifima = Porridge

Omalodu = traditional beer

 Ekopi = cup

Okayaxa = plate

Onguto = spoon

Oshili = it is true

Ahawe = no

Paife = now

Nena = today

Mongula = tomorrow

I tuye = let’s go

Ila = come

Inda =go

Meme = mom

Tate = dad

Okaana = baby

Oumuwa = you are beautiful

Ondikuhole = I love you :)

Please feel free to ask any word you want to know or if you want us to build a sentence for you.

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The grand opening still to come...

Xwama restaurant will be open to the general public as from 1st October 2012, and the grand opening  will follow soon. Due to the ongoing renovations, we have been serving mostly groups and corporate events and were a bit limited on individual orders. We would like to thank all our clients that have been supporting us all the way.

Xwama will continue with it's customer-oriented approach and we highly appreciate those who have rated Xwama as the most established traditional restaurant in Windhoek. September 2012 was highlighted by the corporate dinners we hosted, e.g. FNB and Standard Bank, and the visit of the American popular rapper "Eve".

The Xwama managements therefore invites institutions and individuals to reserve for their events and end-year functions.

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cultural heritage and traditions

Namibia is regarded as one of the peaceful countries in the world, with a rich cultural heritage and traditions.
 
We are about 2.2 million people, which represent one of the lowest population densities on the African continent counting to 1.5 people per km^2. This fact is suprising because there are 11 main ethinic group in Namibia. One might think that with all those ethinic groups, we must be atlease +- 11 million people. Nevertheless, we are one united nation.
 
The Food delights offered in Namibia are as vibrant and varied as the history and culture of the Namibian people. Having said that, the local food that you might indulge in is based on which region you are in. Which means, if you are in the capital city, you should expect to eat mordern food only. That is not suprising either, because it is hard to get traditional food in the capital.
 
Of course you will  get your red meat and chicken in windhoek. It is amazing how Namibians love their meat and chicken. A meal with no meat in Namibia is not considered as a real meal.
 
Since it is so hard to get your traditional cooked meat and chicken and other types of food in Windhoek, Xwama Cultural Village is there to serve you. It is the only restaurant where you get your traditional food and feel at home (village or farm) again. That sounds appealing! Xwama restaurant believes that, culture is one of the aspect we should respect and we shoul't let it die despite where we are.
 
Do not for get to follow us on our Website, facebook and also on twitter!
 
References:
 
namibia.embassyhomepage
www.namibian.org
 
 
 

The count down has started

In the previous blog post, we mentioned that Xwama means ignite or set alight. As for now, Xwama is really igniting in Windhoek as the best known traditional restaurant. We have put up a very big bill board in Katutura showing where to find us and where to contact us if you want to get the foretaste of the Namibian traditional food.

                                                                                                     

We started counting down to the re-opening of the renovated restaurant recently. The new building is almost done and everything seems to work out as planned. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and on our website to catch up on the latest developments.

We have been talking enough about the delicacy of the traditional food and what the restaurant presents lately. As part of our customer-oriented approach, we are inviting you to share your views and suggestions on this blog about Xwama restaurant.  We believe that our guests and customers are our long life partners.

Please do not forget to leave your comment!

Did you know

Did you know that Xwama is an Oshiwambo name which means “set alight”/ignite? Meaning it is time for us to ignite and celebrate who we are, our culture, our food and people!

In the previous blog post, we mentioned that Xwama’s extension will consist Of an extended parking area, children entertainment area, VIP area, a big conference room and a coffee shop which will be first of its kind in Katutura. I think we forgot to mention one exiting thing that attracts our guest to dine at our restaurant. Our guests always ask what is new in the menu and our specials.

Xwama’s menu will stay the same and the prices are not going to change. But we decided to add few items on the menu which will include Cappuccino with a secret recipe. I am sure we are all thinking of what the secret recipe will be; only those that will visit the restaurant once reopened will have a taste of it.

The menu will be uploaded on our website few days before the restaurant opens. So, follow us on our home page, Facebook and Twitter.

Xwama Cultural Village

Oshiwambo traditional group performing at the restaurant

Xwama Cultural Village and restaurant is located in the heart of Windhoek, in the diverse township ‘Katutura’. It offers a truly Namibian and African experience, a place where you can experience the true local culture.

The restaurant offers traditional cuisine and drinks. Xwama Cultural Village is a prominent hangout for both middle class young professionals, political figures, senior government officials and tourists. It is owned by one of Namibia's foremost young entrepreneurs Twapewa Kadhikwa, better known as Pewa and her husband Erastus Kadhikwa.

At the moment, the restaurant is under construction (extending). This is not an ordinal restaurant, there are many interesting facilities within and that is why it is called a village. It’s amazing facilities includes a conference area, a  playground for children and it’s extended sitting area which will be hosting 310 people, unlike before when it used to host only 115 people. The conference facility will be able to host 40 people, host your conference at the village and enjoy the traditional food and the cultural atmosphere.

When the restaurant started in 2008, it had 24 employees but now it will take in more 15 employees when the extension is done.  The construction/extension will complete by the end of August and the restaurant will surely open in mid September.

“We would like to share our home, culture and foods with our guests and give them a truly memorable experience” says Mrs Twapewa. Continuing “we want the restaurant to be a home away from home, where guests enjoy the background traditional music, while ethnic decoration takes them back to African roots, with rich African and Namibian flavours nourishing their Body and Soul”.

Xwama Cultural Village invites all its guests to the opening and enjoys the African taste of the traditional food.