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If you are fond of
musical instruments,
you will find
in Angola a large choice of instruments such as kis-
sanges, rattles, reco-recos, whistles, flutes, violins
and other cord instruments.
The best place to purchase these goods is “Futungo
Market” in
Benfica
just south of Luanda, km 17.
A variety of African arts are displayed at this tradi-
tional open air market, such as paintings, ivory, carv-
ings, malachite, bronze, and hand-woven baskets.
Don’t be ashamed to bargain.
It is required that all Angolan crafts be certified with
a stamp before leaving the country when they are
hand-carried. The stores in town will do this for you,
but if you’ve bought items in a market or on the
street you will need to go to the government agency
on Rua Major Kanhangulo (opposite from UNIAO
and Casa Inglesa). Stamps are also available in the
market to buy separately, but they may charge you
a little bit more.
Capital: Caxito
Language: Kimbundo
Climate: dry tropical
Average temperature: 25°C
Other municipalities: Ambriz, Bengo, Catete, Ícolo,
Kibaxe, Nambuangongo, Muxiluando, Muxima.
Distance from Luanda: 55 km
Telephone code: 2342
Celebrations
24th April - Caxito Day
26-27th July – Kianda celebrations
4th September – celebrations of Nossa Senhora da
Muxima
Bengo has become a province in 1980 and is mainly
inhabited by Ambundu ethnic group.
The most important activities are agriculture and
fishing.
The province has an extensive network of rivers,
lakes and lagoons. The Bengo river (also known as
Dande) crosses the province on an east-west axis
and joins the Atlantic ocean 20 km up north Luanda.
Other important rivers are Onzo, Longa and Kwanza
rivers.
The most famous pilgrimages in Angola are In Muxi-
ma in the province of Bengo and Nossa Senhora do
Monte in Lubango.
The carnival of Luanda is also an important cultural event.
Every province has specific local celebrations. For
more information each province, please refer to cor-
responding sections.
By air
Domestic airlines are listed in General Information
chapter, How to get there and around section.
By road
If you wish to travel by road in Angola, the best way
is to rent a car. There are many specialized compa-
nies and most travel agencies will provide you with
this service. You will find a list respectively in the
Business Resources and Leisure chapters.
In Luanda, it is highly recommended hire a good
driver given the roads conditions and the particular
ruling of traffic. “Engarafamentos” (traffic jam) is a
word you might here several times a day. To travel to
provinces, having a 4x4 vehicle is mandatory.
FESTIVITIES
HOW TO GET AROUND
BENGO PROVINCE
Nossa Senhora da Muxima