This article covers cultural events, outreach to schools and the Indian community in Mozambique, based on the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) bilateral brief of March 2026. It also gives the contact details of Mozambique's High Commission in New Delhi and its honorary consulate in India, as recorded in the MEA Protocol Division register read on 24 September 2026.

Cultural events in 2026

According to the MEA brief of March 2026, Republic Day (26 January) celebrations in 2026 were held in Maputo, Beira, Tete, Nampula, Nacala and Pemba. Festivals and events organised by the High Commission of India and Indian community organisations included:

  • World Hindi Day in Maputo (16 January)
  • a screening of an Indian film in Maputo (1 February)
  • the ICA annual members get together (28 February)
  • Holi (8 March)
  • the High Commissioner's Iftar Reception (15 March)

A cultural group from Mozambique took part in the Surajkund International Mela in February 2026, in a visit sponsored by the Ministry of External Affairs and the Government of the State of Haryana. Exhibitions on Uttar Pradesh (February) and Bihar (March) were held at the High Commission premises.

Cultural events in 2025

In 2025, celebrations were held on 26 January and 15 August in Maputo, Xai Xai, Beira, Tete, Nampula, Nacala and Pemba. The High Commission and Indian community organisations organised a wide range of festivals and events, including:

  • World Hindi Day in Maputo (January) and Hindi Diwas celebrations in Maputo (September)
  • ITEC Day (March), ITEC Day in Maputo (October), and ITEC Day & Indian Unity Day celebrations in Tete (October)
  • International Women's Day, Holi and an Iftar reception (March)
  • ICCR Foundation Day, Vishu and Easter celebrations in Maputo, and Tamil Day Celebrations (April)
  • the Indian Cultural Association's India Mozambique Cultural Night and a Futsal tournament in Maputo (July)
  • India Unity Day celebrations and a Kite flying festival in Xai Xai, Raksha Bandhan and a National Day Reception (August)
  • Onam celebrations and an Ayurveda Day celebration in Maputo, plantation of trees in Boane and Tete, Viksit Bharat Run events in Maputo, Xai Xai, Beira, Tete and Nacala, and Navaratri celebrations (September)
  • Gandhi Jayanthi (October)
  • Guru Nanak Jayanti in Maputo, Gita Mahotsav celebrations at Anand Ashram in Salamanga, and a Diwali cultural programme by the Hindu Community of Maputo (November)

ICCR sponsored the visit of a Kathak Dance Group led by Ms. Punita Kumari in August 2025, which performed in Maputo, Xai Xai and Macia. ICCR also sponsored the visit of a Gujarati Folk Dance group in October 2025, which performed in Maputo and in Nampula and Nacala in northern Mozambique.

International Day of Yoga

As part of the 2025 International Day of Yoga celebrations, the High Commission of India organised 162 yoga events across Mozambique, in Maputo, Matola, Xai Xai, Inhambane, Maxixe, Beira, Tete, Quelimane, Nampula, Nacala and Pemba. The main celebration was held at the independence square in Maputo on 22 June, where more than 1500 yoga enthusiasts took part.

Schools and students

In 2025, quiz and essay competitions were held at Colegio Prodigo (March), Colegio Shalom (March), Colegio Pitagoras (April), Colegio Arco Iris (April), 5 schools in Nacala (April) and Escola Secundaria da Acacias (May).

Students from 10 schools in Maputo and Matola visited the four Indian Naval Ships at Maputo port in September 2025. Students from 4 schools visited ICGS Sachet at Maputo port in October, and students from 6 schools visited INS Savitri in Beira in November.

The Indian community in Mozambique

As of the March 2026 brief, almost 20,000 Mozambican nationals trace their ancestry to India, most of them from Gujarat, Goa, Daman & Diu. The brief states that the community has preserved its cultural roots from India.

The brief notes that there are several community associations of the Indian community, which regularly organise charitable and cultural events.

Consular outreach in Mozambique

The High Commissioner of India addressed Indian communities in Nacala and Nampula in November 2024. The High Commission also held community welfare meetings and consular camps in the following places:

  • 2024: Nacala (February), Xai Xai (March), Pemba (April), Beira (April), and Nacala, Nampula, Xai Xai, Maxixe, Inhambane and Tete (December)
  • 2025: Quelimane (March), Beira (April), Matola (May), Tete and Pemba (June), Macia, Chibuto, Chokwe, Xai Xai, Maxixe and Inhambane (August), Lichinga (September), and Nampula, Nacala, Beira and Tete (October)
  • 2026: Pemba, Tete and Chirodzi (March)

High Commission of the Republic of Mozambique in New Delhi

The brief states that Mozambique opened its Mission in New Delhi in 2001. The register gives the following contact details for the High Commission:

  • Address: 78, Poorvi Marg, New Delhi-110057
  • Telephone: +91-11-43399777
  • Email: mozembassydel@yahoo.co.in

The register lists no website for the High Commission. The head of mission, as listed in the register, is H.E. Mr. Armando Pedro Muiuane Junior, High Commissioner.

Honorary consulate and national day

The register lists an honorary consulate of Mozambique in Chennai. The national day of Mozambique is 25 June (Independence Day).

Visas

The brief contains no information on visas for travel between the two countries. Travellers should check current requirements with the High Commission in New Delhi before travelling.

Honorary consuls

Honorary consuls have limited powers compared with the High Commission. Visa, passport and other requirements should be confirmed with the High Commission of the Republic of Mozambique in New Delhi.