The Elinga Theatre is still in use today.

On June 27, our friends at Campanha Reviver will once again celebrate the city of Luanda with a focus on the historical Elinga Teatro (Theatre). The event will start at 2:00pm at the Largo do Baleizão (opposite Hotel Continental) running until 7:00 pm.
Festivities include:
–          2:00 pm – Opening
–          2:30 pm  – A Guided walking tour and a guided bus tour of the historic town centre

Signing up on the day at the site on a fist come first served basis, from 2pm at the Tours stall.

–          2:45 pm – Capoeira, Bassula, folk dancing from Luanda, theatre, poetry
–          4:45 pm – A Presentation on the Elinga Teatro building by Angela Mingas and Cristina Pinto
–          5:30 pm – Live music by guest musician
–          7 pm – Finishes

Dr. Angela Mingas teaches architecture at Lusiada University.

There will also be: an exhibition; an activity for children for civic awareness of Luanda’s cultural heritage; a handicrafts bazaar and food and drinks stalls.

Take Part! Bring your children and friends and take the opportunity to part of this initiative that promotes the rehabiliation of the historic town of Luanda. Click to download the announcement in Portuguese: