Information about festivals, sports events, holidays
and other events in Angola.
2010 Africa Cup of Nations in Angola
The Africa Cup of Nations is a soccer championship
tournament held every two years in one of the countries
of Africa. In 2010 Angola hosted the Africa Cup of
Nations and the event took place January 10-31, 2010.
Teams from 15 African nations traveled to Angola for
the event. Egypt finished in 1st place, Ghana finished
in 2nd place, Nigeria finished in 3rd place, and
Algeria finished in 4th place.
Luanda International Jazz Festival
The Inaugural Luanda International Jazz Festival took place at Cine Atlantico
in the city of Luanda Friday, July 31 through Sunday, August, 2, 2009.
The event featured thirteen artists performing on three stages
over a three day period.
Mardi Gras Photos From Angola
Three pages of photographs Tonspi and Jose Silva Pinto of the
006 Mardi Gras Carnival in Angola.
Holidays in Angola
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Angolan women's Day (March 2)
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Carnival (every Spring)
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Christmas Day (December 25)
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Independence Day (November 11)
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Liberation Struggle Beginning (February 4)
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May Day (May 1)
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National Hero's Day (September 17)
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New Year's Day (January 1)
