Event endedHeld on July 11, 2026
Independence of the Democratic Republic of Congo in MUHCAB
R. Pedro Ernesto, 80 - Gamboa
The African Country Day project premieres at the Afro-Brazilian Museum of History and Culture (MUHCAB) with an edition dedicated to the Democratic Republic of Congo, celebrating the 66 years of independence of the country with a free programming focused on culture, history and Congolese ancestry.
The project Day of African Countries debut in Museum of Afro-Brazilian History and Culture (MUHCAB) with an edition dedicated to the Democratic Republic of Congo, celebrating the 66 years of independence of the country with a free programming focused on culture, history and Congolese ancestry.
On July 11, the public will be able to participate in lectures, cultural presentations, African dance classes, craft fair, typical gastronomy prepared by Congolese chef Rikler Makabu and musical performances with DJs. The program also includes the live broadcast of the quarter-finals of the 2026 World Cup and promotes the strengthening of ties between Africa and its diaspora, valuing memory, identity and cultural diversity.
The activities take place from 10am to 9pm, with a lecture cycle from 2pm to 5pm. The entrance is free, and organizers invite the public to donate 1 kg of food not perishable for social action.
Service:
Location: Museum of Afro-Brazilian History and Culture (MUHCAB)
Address: R. Pedro Ernesto, 80 - Gamboa
Opening hours: 10 am to 9 pm
Free admission. Organizers invite the public to donate 1 kg of food not perishable for social action
Social network: @muhcab.rio
Edition report
Date and time
Sat, July 11
All day
R. Pedro Ernesto, 80 - Gamboa
Starts
Saturday, July 11
Ends
Saturday, July 11
Type
Admission
Free
Address
R. Pedro Ernesto, 80 - Gamboa
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