Festival Musico-Cultural O Icar da Bandeira

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MusicIngombota/Luanda
DatesDates TBA · Usually AutumnCheck locally before booking
DurationAutumnEstimate from available data
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forLive music, late nightsCombines a formal civic ceremony, raising a
Language["pt"]Currency: AOA
CategoryMusicFestival type
The story

Festival Musico-Cultural O Icar da Bandeira in Ingombota/Luanda

A municipal cultural show in Luanda's Ingombota district built around the ceremonial hoisting of Angola's flag at the district's dedicated 75-meter flag monument, completed in 2013. Blends civic commemoration with a public musical performance program organized by the local municipal administration, though independent detail beyond a single government source remains limited.

Central Luanda's Ingombota district turns a civic ceremony into a public concert each time its municipal administration stages O Icar da Bandeira, a musico-cultural spectacle built around the ceremonial hoisting of Angola's national flag.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

Combines a formal civic ceremony, raising a 40-kilogram national flag on a 75-meter mast engineered for coastal winds, with a public musical performance layered on top by the municipal administration, an unusual pairing of government ceremony and community concert

02

The mystery stays covered

Ingombota's identity as the childhood neighborhood of musician Bonga may help explain why this civic act carries a stronger entertainment component than typical municipal flag ceremonies

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

The ceremonial raising of Angola's national flag anchors the event

Water and renewal

Living ritual

a civic tradition here paired with a layered public musical performance rather than standing alone as a purely official act

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually Autumn

Getting around

Getting to Festival Musico-Cultural O Icar da Bandeira works best when the return plan is settled before arrival.

What to wear

Neat, presentable clothing suits the ceremonial flag-raising portion; casual wear is fine for the accompanying musical performance.

Safety

Keep phone power, water, and a clear meeting point sorted before the main crowd arrives.

Where to stay

For peak dates, book flexible lodging near reliable routes into and out of Ingombota/Luanda.

Tickets/cost

Ticketing varies by venue and stage. Confirm official passes before booking travel.

Language/currency

["pt"] · AOA

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map8.84 S, 13.23 EOpen in Google Maps

Ingombota/Luanda, Luanda, Angola

Nearest airportLAD — Quatro de Fevereiro
TransportGetting to Festival Musico-Cultural O Icar da Bandeira works best when the return plan is settled before arrival.
Stay areaFor peak dates, book flexible lodging near reliable routes into and out of Ingombota/Luanda.

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Festival Musico-Cultural O Icar da Bandeira?

Festival Musico-Cultural O Icar da Bandeira is listed for Multiple months · Autumn. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Festival Musico-Cultural O Icar da Bandeira take place?

The festival is listed in Ingombota/Luanda, Angola. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

Autumn is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Ingombota/Luanda, Luanda, Angola

Is it family friendly?

unknown

Sources and editorial review

About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

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Official URLluanda.gov.ao
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SourceSource link available
Listed datesDates TBA · Usually Autumn
Source statusOfficial source linked
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