Culture and history

The cultural fabric of Guinea-Bissau connects Portuguese heritage and Creole identity (Kriol) with Balanta, Mandinka, Fula and Jojo traditions.

Music (including gunbe), crafts and rituals of the Bizhagosh archipelago support community ties and moderation in leisure.

Religious mosaics (Islam, Christianity, local beliefs) set a restrained attitude to excitement and an emphasis on personal responsibility.

Historically, collective entertainment and football are popular; lotteries are perceived as a massive, socially colored form of leisure.

With the development of mobile Internet, interest in betting and online games is growing, but public expectations remain the same: transparency, protection of minors and prevention of addiction.