Cultural
tourism Fortresses
As a result of the armed conflicts, which affected this province so greatly,
the Forte de Nhanrea was destroyed. Only the Forte de Silva Porto and
the Forte de Munhango are left and are in a state of disrepair.
Historic Sites
Some of the famous historic sites are the Palaeolithic eave, the Cave
of Rainha Chiconde, Soba da Jamba, Kuquema historic sites, and a the tribal
chiefs’ houses (embala) at Belmonte, a Kangote and Chimbango. Regarding
the architectural sites, there is the Pouca Vergonha Garden, the tribal
chief’s house at Belmonte, Nossa Senhora de Assuncao, on Mount Chimbango.
The Christ the King Centre (centro Cristo Rei), the Evangelical Mission
and the Catholic Mission at Jamba.
Gastronomy
The gastronomy of the peoples of Bie is special to the region. The main
dishes are: Pirao de milho (Corn porridge), or Bombo (Mandioc porridge)
with any type of meat, river fish or beans.
As for drinks, there is the digestive firewater, owalende de cana-de-açucar
(sugar cane spirit), or spirit of sweet potato, grill ed sweet corn, mango,
banana or wild fruits.
