Culture of Equatorial Guinea

While lying on the enriched continent of Africa, Equatorial Guinea has proved to be entrenched in ancient rituals and songs.

The capital island of Bioko has largely been influenced by Spanish customs and traditions during the colonial period, when education and health services were developed in the country.

Most people in the country are nominally Christian, but practice a combination of Roman Catholicism and traditional pagan customs[citation needed].

Despite a veneer of Spanish culture and of Roman Catholic religion that is thicker in Bioko than on the mainland, Equatorial Guineans live largely according to ancient customs, which have undergone a revival since independence.

[citation needed] The Fang is known for the mvet,[3] an instrument that looks like a cross between a zither and a harp, and can have up to fifteen strings.