Angola

HOLIDAYS AND TRADITIONS

Culture of Angola

The origin of the culture of Angola is tied to the traditions of the central Bantu peoples and the ancient kingdom of Kongo. Located on the southwestern coast of Africa, Angola became a key colony in the growing Portuguese empire after 1500, but for most of the years of its domination Portugal exerted little cultural influence, content to control the slave trade from forts along the coast.

HOLIDAYS AND TRADITIONS

Culture of Angola

The origin of the culture of Angola is tied to the traditions of the central Bantu peoples and the ancient kingdom of Kongo. Located on the southwestern coast of Africa, Angola became a key colony in the growing Portuguese empire after 1500, but for most of the years of its domination Portugal exerted little cultural influence, content to control the slave trade from forts along the coast.

FOOD AND BEVERAGES

Angolan Coffee

Angola was one the world’s fourth largest coffee producer. In 1975-1976, the country was producing one million bags of coffee annually.