Luanda: At least 8,000 guests will attend the central ceremony of the 50th Anniversary of Angola National Independence on November 11, at the Republic Square, the Secretariat of State for Territory Administration, Teresa Quivienguele, announced Tuesday. The event, lasting three hours, will be the focal point of the celebrations, featuring two major segments.
According to Angola Press News Agency, the first segment will feature a civic parade with about six thousand participants representing various aspects of Angolan society, symbolizing culture, art, education, economy, industry, and the history of the nation over 50 years of independence. The second segment will include a display by various military branches, showcasing military technology with approximately four thousand participants from the Angolan Armed Forces (FAA) and the National Police (PN).
In addition to the central act, other activities are planned. An ecumenical service is scheduled for November 8, followed by a music-cultural show on November 10 in Luanda Bay, featuring a pyrotechnics display from 16:00 to midnight.
In a related announcement, Pedro Chissanga, director of cultural action at the Ministry of Culture, stated that a special edition of Carnival will take place on September 13 in the New Marginal. This event will include participation from winning groups of the 21 provinces, with two animation blocks. One block will honor the Carnival Group Unio Workers Kabocomeu, while the other will feature groups performing traditional ballet to the official music of the Independence's 50th Anniversary.
Chissanga emphasized the ongoing preparations across the country, noting the strong commitment from provincial governments and other institutions to ensure a successful event. Access to the carnival will be via ticket and invitation, with details to be distributed for acquisition in the New Marginal.
The 50th anniversary celebrations encompass a wide range of political, social, cultural, religious, and sports events occurring both domestically and internationally through diplomatic representations.
