"I enjoy being a Herero girl because there's so much to learn and so much to see." Ngutjiua is a member of Namibia's Herero tribe, and she tells BBC What's New how they commemorate the people who died during German colonialism, with these special outfits. | BBC News Africa

In Namibia, where the average temperature in the summer is 80 degrees, Herero women deck themselves out with long sleeves and petticoats. Their gorgeous dresses, elaborate headpieces, and vibrant patterns showcase their pride in their identity, all the while alluding to the suffering they've endured within the past 100 years — including a genocide that nearly wiped them out. | Refinery29

8.4K views · 39 reactions | A Namibian fashion designer uses traditional dress to tell the story of the Herero, a minority ethnic group in Namibia. With fewer than 180,000 Herero people remaining, making up less than 6 percent of the country's population, the designer seeks to preserve and showcase their unique cultural heritage. | CGTN Africa | Facebook