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Cultural events that makes Nigeria beautiful
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Debbylove
39 days agoHere are 10 cultural events that make Nigeria truly beautiful and rich in heritage:
1. Argungu Fishing Festival (Kebbi State)
A vibrant water-based festival featuring thousands of fishermen using traditional tools, with music, dance, and wrestling contests.
2. Osun-Osogbo Festival (Osun State)
A UNESCO-recognized sacred celebration of the Osun goddess at the Osun Sacred Grove, filled with spiritual rituals and traditional art.
3. New Yam Festival (Various States)
Celebrated across Igbo communities to thank the gods for a good harvest and mark the beginning of a new farming season.
4. Eyo Festival (Lagos State)
A visually striking procession of white-clad masquerades (Eyo) celebrating Lagos culture and honoring notable figures.
5. Durbar Festival (Kano, Katsina, Zaria)
A grand parade of Emirate cavalry in colorful traditional regalia held during Eid, showcasing northern Nigeria’s royal heritage.
6. Calabar Carnival (Cross River State)
Dubbed “Africa’s Biggest Street Party,” it features colorful costumes, music, dance, and cultural displays.
7. Ofala Festival (Anambra State)
Celebrated by the Igbo to honor the king (Obi) with traditional music, dance, and royal procession.
8. Igue Festival (Edo State)
A Benin celebration of thanksgiving and spiritual cleansing, filled with palace rituals and traditional dance.
9. Ojude Oba Festival (Ogun State)
Celebrated by the Ijebu people to pay homage to the Awujale (king), with beautiful attire, horse-riding, and cultural shows.
10. Sango Festival (Oyo State)
Held in honor of Sango, the Yoruba god of thunder, with energetic dances, fire displays, and traditional rites.