SAVE THE DATE
NOVEMBER 14TH- 17TH 2025
BALUMUKA FEST
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.
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.
event schedule
| TIME | CLASS / ACTIVITY | INSTRUCTOR / HOST | LOCATION |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5:00PM - 10:00PM | EXPO | A | |
| 5:00PM – 6:00PM | Kizomba social | Mr. Angola | BC |
| 6:05PM – 7:05PM | Kizomba Vs Semba | Joseal | BC |
| 7:10PM – 8:15PM | More than a follower | Tania Mendonca | BC |
| 8:00PM - 10:30PM | Break | ||
| 10:30PM - 5:30AM | CONCERT & NIGHT DANCE SOCIAL | Band & DJ | DFG |
FRIDAY
FRIDAY
| TIME | CLASS / ACTIVITY | INSTRUCTOR / HOST | LOCATION |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5:00PM - 10:00PM | EXPO | A | |
| 5:00PM – 6:00PM | Kizomba social | Mr. Angola | BC |
| 6:05PM – 7:05PM | Kizomba Vs Semba | Joseal | BC |
| 7:10PM – 8:15PM | More than a follower | Tania Mendonca | BC |
| 8:00PM - 10:30PM | Break | ||
| 10:30PM - 5:30AM | CONCERT & NIGHT SOCIAL | Band & DJ | DFG |
FRIDAY
| TIME | CLASS / ACTIVITY | INSTRUCTOR / HOST | LOCATION |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5:00PM - 10:00PM | EXPO | A | |
| 5:00PM – 6:00PM | Kizomba social | Mr. Angola | BC |
| 6:05PM – 7:05PM | Kizomba Vs Semba | Joseal | BC |
| 7:10PM – 8:15PM | More than a follower | Tania Mendonca | BC |
| 8:00PM - 10:30PM | Break | ||
| 10:30PM - 5:30AM | CONCERT & NIGHT SOCIAL | Band & DJ | DFG |
| TIME | CLASS / ACTIVITY | INSTRUCTOR / HOST | LOCATION |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11:00AM - 3:00PM | EXPO | Jasmine I & II | |
| 12:00PM –1 :00PM | Tarraxinha | Lucia Nogueira | DFG |
| 1:05PM – 1:55PM | Coladera | Badiu & Heather | DFG |
| 2:00PM – 2:55PM | Rebita | Cesar Wilson | DFG |
| 3:00PM – 3:55PM | SEMBA NO PÉ | Angola Terra | DFG |
| 4:00PM – 5:30PM | The Ultimate Ginga | Elisa Sala | DFG |
| 5:55PM - 7:00PM | DAY SOCIAL | DJ | BC |
| 8:00PM – 11:00PM | GALA PROGRAM | BF | DGG |
| 11:00PM - 5:30AM | CONCERT & NIGHT SOCIAL | Band & DJ | DFG |
SATURDAY
SATURDAY
| TIME | CLASS / ACTIVITY | INSTRUCTOR / HOST | LOCATION |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11:00AM - 3:00PM | EXPO | Jasmine I & II | |
| 12:00PM –1 :00PM | Tarraxinha | Lucia Nogueira | DFG |
| 1:05PM – 1:55PM | Coladera | Badiu & Heather | DFG |
| 2:00PM – 2:55PM | Rebita | Cesar Wilson | DFG |
| 3:00PM – 3:55PM | SEMBA NO PÉ | Angola Terra | DFG |
| 4:00PM – 5:30PM | The Ultimate Ginga | Elisa Sala | DFG |
| 5:55PM - 7:00PM | DAY SOCIAL | DJ | BC |
| 8:00PM – 11:00PM | GALA PROGRAM | BF | DGG |
| 11:00PM - 5:30AM | CONCERT & NIGHT SOCIAL | Band & DJ | DFG |
SATURDAY
| TIME | CLASS / ACTIVITY | INSTRUCTOR / HOST | LOCATION |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11:00AM - 3:00PM | EXPO | Jasmine I & II | |
| 12:00PM –1 :00PM | Tarraxinha | Lucia Nogueira | DFG |
| 1:05PM – 1:55PM | Coladera | Badiu & Heather | DFG |
| 2:00PM – 2:55PM | Rebita | Cesar Wilson | DFG |
| 3:00PM – 3:55PM | SEMBA NO PÉ | Angola Terra | DFG |
| 4:00PM – 5:30PM | The Ultimate Ginga | Elisa Sala | DFG |
| 5:55PM - 7:00PM | DAY SOCIAL | DJ | BC |
| 8:00PM – 11:00PM | GALA PROGRAM | BF | DGG |
| 11:00PM - 5:30AM | CONCERT & NIGHT SOCIAL | Band & DJ | DFG |
| TIME | CLASS / ACTIVITY | INSTRUCTOR / HOST | LOCATION |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11:30AM - 3:00PM | BRUNCH MWANGOLE | Eliane | BC |
| 11:30AM - 3:00PM | KIZOMBA CLASS | Marissol | BC |
| 11:30AM - 3:00PM | FINANCIAL LITERACY | Jennifer Weston | BC |
| 11:30AM - 3:00PM | OPEN MIC/ MUSICAL CHAIR | Eliane | BC |
| 12:00PM –1:00PM | MUSICALITY | Everybody | Jasmine |
| 1:05PM – 2:05PM | THE ART OF LEADING | Mr Angola | DFG |
| 2:10PM – 3:15PM | KIZOMBA & SAIDA DISMISTIFIED | Cesar Wilson | DFG |
| 3:20PM – 4:25PM | GINGA | Marissol | DFG |
| 5:55PM - 7:00PM | DAY SOCIAL | DJ | DFG |
| 7:30PM - 8:30PM | STAFF DINNER | BF | DFG |
| 10:00PM - 3:00AM | NIGHT SOCIAL | DJ | DFG |
SUNDAY
SUNDAY
| TIME | CLASS / ACTIVITY | INSTRUCTOR / HOST | LOCATION |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11:30AM - 3:00PM | BRUNCH MWANGOLE | Eliane | BC |
| 11:30AM - 3:00PM | KIZOMBA CLASS | Marissol | BC |
| 11:30AM - 3:00PM | FINANCIAL LITERACY | Jennifer Weston | BC |
| 11:30AM - 3:00PM | OPEN MIC/ MUSICAL CHAIR | Eliane | BC |
| 12:00PM –1:00PM | MUSICALITY | Everybody | Jasmine |
| 1:05PM – 2:05PM | THE ART OF LEADING | Mr Angola | DFG |
| 2:10PM – 3:15PM | KIZOMBA & SAIDA DISMISTIFIED | Cesar Wilson | DFG |
| 3:20PM – 4:25PM | GINGA | Marissol | DFG |
| 5:55PM - 7:00PM | DAY SOCIAL | DJ | DFG |
| 7:30PM - 8:30PM | STAFF DINNER | BF | DFG |
| 10:00PM - 3:00AM | NIGHT SOCIAL | DJ | DFG |
SUNDAY
| TIME | CLASS / ACTIVITY | INSTRUCTOR / HOST | LOCATION |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11:30AM - 3:00PM | BRUNCH MWANGOLE | Eliane | BC |
| 11:30AM - 3:00PM | KIZOMBA CLASS | Marissol | BC |
| 11:30AM - 3:00PM | FINANCIAL LITERACY | Jennifer Weston | BC |
| 11:30AM - 3:00PM | OPEN MIC/ MUSICAL CHAIR | Eliane | BC |
| 12:00PM –1:00PM | MUSICALITY | Everybody | Jasmine |
| 1:05PM – 2:05PM | THE ART OF LEADING | Mr Angola | DFG |
| 2:10PM – 3:15PM | KIZOMBA & SAIDA DISMISTIFIED | Cesar Wilson | DFG |
| 3:20PM – 4:25PM | GINGA | Marissol | DFG |
| 5:55PM - 7:00PM | DAY SOCIAL | DJ | DFG |
| 7:30PM - 8:30PM | STAFF DINNER | BF | DFG |
| 10:00PM - 3:00AM | NIGHT SOCIAL | DJ | DFG |
GUESTS
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OUR TEAM
ROSÁRIO
LUÍS
LELIS MANUEL
GIL
INGLÊS
IF YOU WANT TO HAVE THE FULL ANGOLAN EXPERIENCE, TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE COUPLE OR BUDDY PASS OPTIONS TO STAY AT HOTEL AND ENJOY THE ANGOLAN CUISINE AND PARTY ATMOSPHERE.
© Balumuka Mwangole 2023