Mbanza Kongo- The 2024 carnival edition in the province of Zaire has 12 groups in the adult category, which will parade in the provincial edition to be held in Doutor Agostinho Neto square, in the city of Mbanza Kongo.
Speaking to ANGOP, the provincial director of Culture, Tourism, Youth and Sports, Nzuzi Makiese, said that this year's edition willl have four more groups than last year.
She added that the provincial parade will run under the motto "cultural diversity as a factor for attracting tourists".
He said that, for financial reasons, the children's groups category would not be taking part in the provincial contest, adding that the municipal edition would take place from 6 to 9 February to determine the first two winners who would take part in the provincial event.
Regarding the awards, Nzuzi Makiese said that the office she heads is getting in touch with local entrepreneurs so that they can support it.
The 2023 edition in Zaire Province was won by the 15 Casas carnival group, followed by the Património Cultural group.
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