The living traditions of Guinea-Bissau
From the Kundere Dance to Traditional Felupe Wrestling and Carnival — Guinea-Bissau’s culture is meant to be lived, not just watched.
Kundere Dance — Bijagós Archipelago
The Kundere Dance is one of the most emblematic traditional cultural expressions of the Bijagó people in the Bijagós Archipelago, Guinea-Bissau.
This cultural manifestation represents the identity, history, community values, and spiritual connection of the Bijagó people with nature and their ancestors.
Through music, traditional drum rhythms, traditional costumes, and dancers’ movements, Kundere conveys messages of celebration, unity, respect, and preservation of ancestral culture.
Adunatours SARL includes cultural tourism experiences that allow visitors to discover local traditions, participate in authentic cultural moments, and explore the intangible heritage of the Bijagós communities.
Discover Bijagó culture – an authentic experience in the heart of Guinea-Bissau.
Traditional Felupe Wrestling — São Domingos
Traditional Felupe Wrestling is one of the most important cultural expressions of the Felupe community in São Domingos, northern Guinea-Bissau.
More than a sporting contest, this tradition symbolizes courage, respect, honor, community unity, and the preservation of the Felupe people's cultural identity. It is usually held during traditional ceremonies, cultural festivals, and community celebrations, accompanied by music, dance, and ancestral rituals.
This cultural tradition attracts visitors interested in experiencing the authentic heritage of Guinea-Bissau and offers a unique opportunity to connect with local culture.
Adunatours SARL organizes cultural tours that allow visitors to discover Traditional Felupe Wrestling and other cultural traditions of Guinea-Bissau.
Discover the living traditions of Guinea-Bissau and enjoy an authentic cultural experience.
Guinea-Bissau Carnival
The Guinea-Bissau Carnival is one of the country's greatest cultural celebrations, representing ethnic diversity, creativity, music, dance, traditional costumes, and the richness of Guinea-Bissau's different communities.
During Carnival, the streets come alive with cultural parades, dance groups, traditional rhythms, masks, artistic performances, and celebrations that highlight the country's history, customs, and national identity.
It is a unique opportunity for visitors to experience the hospitality of the Guinean people, taste the local gastronomy, appreciate handicrafts, and enjoy an authentic cultural and traditional experience.
Adunatours SARL organizes cultural tourism experiences that allow visitors to participate in the Guinea-Bissau Carnival and discover the cultural richness of one of West Africa’s most authentic destinations.
Experience the Guinea-Bissau Carnival — a celebration of culture, joy, and tradition.
The festival as it really is
Real, unfiltered footage from the traditional Felupe wrestling festival in São Domingos — filmed by our team on the ground.
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