Category:Angolan Food Traditions and Festivals

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After decades of civil war, Angola is picking up the pieces and rebuilding the country. Because few years have passed from the end of the civil war, there isn’t yet any important food festival celebrated here. Because of the famine that is still haunting most of the country, food traditions are rarely celebrated. One of the most loved festivals is Island Party which is celebrated for two days in November. The purpose of this celebration is to protect the Isle of Luanda from sinking and people from drowning. People throw fruits or even cooked dishes in the water and offer prayers. The public holidays are: the National Holyday (February 4th), New Year’s Day, Victory Day (March 27th), Workers Day (May 1st), National Hero’s Day, MPLA Foundation Day and Family Day (December 25th). There are some holidays which are not officially recognized, yet celebrated by many people (Youth Day, Armed Forces Day, and Pioneers' Day).