Kiela → Italian, Portuguese. Kiela is a mancala game played by Kimbundu speaking people in northern Angola near Grandos Lagos and Alto Zambeze. The name of the game means "puzzle" or "mindsport" The game plays an important role in the oral literature and it is said to be a game of peace because "it can turn enemies into friends". The "Instituto Nacional do Património Cultural" reported that a tournament was held in 1989 by the SIAC/Fenacult. On January 5, 1999, the government of Angola instituted the "Prémio Kiela", a tournament which has offered prizes up to 1,500 US$ for the winner. In the early 2000s, the game was supported by the Angolan Ministry of Culture and the province governor Aníbal Rocha.