Africa-Press – Angola. The African Renaissance Monument in Dakar, Senegal, will be hosting official events promoting Angolan culture, as part of cultural diplomacy between the two countries.
According to a statement from the Angolan Embassy in Senegal, in order to implement the activities outlined in the Diplomatic Mission’s strategic plan, the head of the Angolan diplomatic mission in that country, Adão Pinto, granted an audience, on Monday (25), to the general administrator of the African Renaissance Monument, Birame Diouf.
On that occasion, the two entities discussed the terms of use of the space, which receives more than 10 thousand visitors monthly.
According to the note, within the programme and within the framework of the celebrations of the 50th anniversary of National Independence, the venue will host exhibitions by Angolan artists, performances by folk groups and other related activities that strengthen the construction of cultural bridges in the context of cooperation and exchange between the two countries.
Birame Diouf, welcomed Angola’s inclusion in the African Renaissance activities route, with a specific and focused plan capable of adding value to the cultural understanding of its people, taking into account the advantages the monument offers, from cultural diversity to tourist attraction.
Ambassador Adão Pinto acknowledged that Senegal is one of the barn of African culture.
“Angola must also take advantage of all available spaces to maximize its cultural richness, as well as strengthen relations and promote mutual openness based on foreign policy objectives,” he said.
The African Renaissance Monument is a giant bronze statue, one of the largest in the world, standing 52 meters tall, with visiting rooms depicting cultural aspects of the continent.
“The place is much more than a monumental work of art, it is a powerful symbol of the continent’s unity and resilience, functioning as a cultural link between African nations, each celebrating their common history and projecting a collective vision for the future,” the note reads.
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