Balumuka Fest is an annual event celebrating the cultural heritage that bridges the African country of Angola and the United States of America

On this edition that is taking place in the city of Houston, Texas, this extraordinary cultural celebration aims to promote and preserve the cultural identity and integrity of Angolan fashion, gastronomy, music and dance; therefore, showcasing the Angolan lifestyle at its best

Balumuka Fest is a three-day cultural experience filled with classes, workshops, showcases, fashion shows and parties; Thus, making it the ultimate cultural experience

Schedule of Events:

Friday, November 1, 2024

Classes:

5:00pm - 6:00pm: Afrohouse / Rebita

6:10pm - 7:10pm: Kizomba / Semba

7:20pm - 8:30pm: Ginga

Workshop:

7:45pm - 8:30pm: Angola (Tourism & Business Opportunities)

Movie Night:

9:15pm - 10:20pm: Bangaologia

Dance Social:

10:45pm - 5:30am: Night Social

Saturday, November 2, 2024

Workshop:

11:30Am - 12:20pm: Historic Discovers In Angola
12:25pm - 1:10 pm: Rhythmic Identity Of Angolan Music

Classes:
2:10pm - 3:10pm: Kizomba / Tarraxinha/ Semba
3:20pm - 4:20pm: Ginga

Dance Social:
4:25pm - 5:00pm: Day Social

Classes:
5:00pm - 5:40pm: Afrohouse

Gala Dinner:
7:30pm - 10:50pm: Fashion Show / Dinner / Live Music

Concert:
11:00pm - 1:30am: Concert

Dance Social:
1:30am - 5:30am: Night Social

Sunday, November 3, 2024

Family Event:
11:30 - 14:00: Brunch Mwangolé
 
Workshop:
11:30am - 12:40pm: Private Classes

Classes:
12:30pm - 1:20pm: Kizomba / Funana
1:30pm - 2:10pm: Kizomba / Semba

Dance Social:
3:10pm - 5:10pm: Day Social

Classes:
5:15pm - 6:20pm: Kizomba / Semba
6:25pm - 7:30pm: Afrohouse / Kuduro

Dance Social:
8:30pm - 3:30am: Night Social

Fest Date: November 1 - 4, 2024

Location: Sheraton Houston Brookhollow Hotel - 3000 North Loop West Houston, TX 77092

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