Luena:The Angolan eastern Province of Moxico is hosting a central event to mark the 51st anniversary of National Independence, presided over by Vice-President Esperança da Costa. The celebration is taking place at the '27 de Março' indoor sports pavilion in the city of Luena, featuring various activities including cultural performances, a civic parade, and speeches from civil society and the defence and security forces.
According to Angola Press News Agency, before the main event, Vice-President da Costa will honor the heroes of the national liberation struggle by laying a wreath at the Peace Monument Tourist Complex. The day's program also includes the distribution of professional kits to young people through the JOBE Programme and a fellowship lunch.
The Vice-President arrived in Luena on Tuesday and has been engaged in various activities, including a briefing on the construction work at the Moxico Higher Polytechnic Institute and the operational status of the Santa Isabel Girls' Boarding School. Her agenda also included meetings with the provincial governor, traditional authorities, youth representatives, and other prominent figures.
Angola commemorates National Independence Day on November 11, marking the proclamation of the country's sovereignty in 1975 by its first President, António Agostinho Neto. Moxico Province, located in eastern Angola, covers an area of approximately 125,890 square kilometers and has an estimated population of 574,253, comprising 12 municipalities including Luena, the provincial capital.
