Identity and diversity
Culture of Guinea-Bissau
An introduction to linguistic diversity, living heritage and cultural expressions linked to Guinea-Bissau's identity.
Cultural diversity
A culturally diverse society
Guinea-Bissau is an ethnolinguistically diverse society. Portuguese is the official language and Guinea-Bissau Creole is widely used for communication.
Living heritage
Living heritage and cultural transmission
Guinea-Bissau ratified UNESCO's Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage on 7 March 2016 and participates in capacity-building and inventory work. INEP also works on the country's history and cultural heritage.
Identity
Identity, music and celebration
Academic research documents the role of music in cultural affirmation and the construction of national identity, including during the liberation struggle and after independence. Nturudu is studied as a space of cultural diversity and national identity.
Explore further
Explore other dimensions of culture
Explore heritage, the arts and gastronomy while respecting community diversity and avoiding broad generalisations.