Fundação Fernando Leite Couto, Cultural center in KaMpfumo district, Mozambique.
Fundação Fernando Leite Couto occupies a building designed by Pancho Guedes at Avenida Kim Il Sung 961 in the Sommerschield neighbourhood. Inside are a small library, a café and an events space used for concerts, readings and exhibitions.
The center was founded in 2015 by Mozambican writer Mia Couto and named after Portuguese-Mozambican writer Fernando Leite Couto. This founding represented a commitment to supporting local literary culture and creative voices.
The center displays and supports works by local artists and writers from Mozambique. Visitors can engage with contemporary artistic work and discover the country's current creative scene.
The center has a café for refreshments and runs a regular schedule of programs and workshops. Check ahead to see what exhibitions and events are taking place during your visit, as the offerings change regularly.
The building at Avenida Kim Il Sung 961 was designed by architect Pancho Guedes. The foundation was inaugurated on 15 April 2015 by Fernando Leite Couto's three sons: Mia, Fernando Amado and Armando Jorge. Mia Couto has presented his recent books in its event space.
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