TEDxLuanda
June 14, 2014

Discussion and debate are keys to open doors to new ways, above this we want to share, infect and act, make discoveries ideas have really impact within society in general.

Event

TEDxLuanda 2014

Luanda is experiencing times of change unprecedented in its history of existence, today stands as one of the most dynamic and diverse African continent and leading major initiatives within the community, with this comes the great challenges for a city with immense potential.

The TEDxLuanda asserts itself as a platform for connecting, discovery and deployment of people and their projects, ideas and dreams positively contribute to creating a better society.

Discussion and debate are keys to open doors to new ways, above this we want to share, infect and act, make discoveries ideas have really impact within society in general.

How to seize the opportunities to create a more just and dynamic?

How to develop a mechanism for access to knowledge without affecting the community and keep local identity?

How to make the inhabitants of the communities are interested in developing tools aimed at supporting local development site?

How to encourage communities to create ecosystems inteiração to attract partners or collaborators?

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The TEDxLuanda aims to be a movement where ideas will you take advantage and really giving back to the community or society accurate solutions. To move forward will require channeling the sources of the problems that deserve solutions. To assume such a compromise integrated with the community and society at large to make the ideas, projects and dreams and projected to be forwarded to those who need them have access to the same being put into action.

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The City

Luanda

Luanda is the largest city and capital of Angola, and also the capital of the homonymous province. Located on the Atlantic coast, is the main port and administrative center of Angola. It has a population of approximately 4,5 million inhabitants, making it the third largest city of the Lusophone world, behind São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro.

The inhabitants of Luanda are mostly members of African ethnic groups, including quimbundos, and ovimbundos Bacongos. There is a small minority of European origin, consisting mainly of Portuguese. The official and most widely spoken is Portuguese and is also spoken several languages ​​of the Bantu group, especially Kimbundu language.

Turism

One of the most beautiful postcards of Luanda, February 4th Avenue, simply known as Marginal, shows the contrast between the natural beauty of the Bay of Luanda and modern buildings around it. The Cape Island at the entrance to the bay of Luanda, has beautiful white sand beaches and clear waters, adorned by palm trees. On the island there is a great entertainment structure, with many bars and restaurants. Carnival city, which has similar origins to the Brazilian rhythms and has been increasingly sought by visitors.