Enjoy the Festivals and Events in Angola while taking the Angola Tours. Angola is situated in Africa’s south central part. The country of the Democratic Republic of the Congo borders the north part of Angola, the country of Namibia is to the south, Zambia is to the east and the Atlantic Ocean is to the west of the country. It has been a Portuguese colony for 500 years and is rich in natural resources like diamonds and petroleum. So to experience the beauty of the country, you can take part in the Festivals and Events in Angola.
The main Festivals and Events in Angola are either religious or secular. The country has different ethnic tribes and communities. So, there are various Community Festivals In Angola. Some of the major ethnic tribes are Ovimbundu, Kimbundu, Lunda and Chokwe. So, all these Angolan Festivals and Events feature the various colors of these communities.
Some of the official Holidays in Angola are -
- January 1 this is New Years Day.
- January 4 is the Martyrs of Colonial Repression Day
- February 4 is the beginning of the Armed Struggle Day
- April 4 - Peace Day, or Ceasefire Day, end of the Civil War
- May 1 - Labor Day
- May 25 - Africa's Day
- September 17 - Agostinho Neto's Day and National Heroes Day
- November 2 - All Souls Day
- November 11 Independence Day
- December 25 - Christmas
The commemoration of the Martyrs of Colonial Repression Day is one of the major Events in Angola. It was in the 1950’s that different political groups started resistance against the colonial government and started an armed conflict on this day. Celebration of Independence Day is one of the major Festivals and Events in Angola.
Another of the important Festivals in Angola has to be the Carnival. This is celebration of a number of days held before the Lenten season. The festival ends the day before Ash Wednesday which is the start of the fasting season in the Christian calendar. Christmas is one of the most celebrated Festivals and Events in Angola. It is celebrated in the same as in the world but with African flavors to it. Angolans have special meals on Christmas Eve and enjoy parties till January 2 of the nest year.
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