The Indigenous Calabar Carnival in Nigeria: Calabar Carnival is one of those Nigerian festivals that almost every Nigerian looks up to annually. It comes in December and runs through the festive period. As the name suggests, it takes place in Calabar and highlight the beauty and art in African and Calabar culture. With the colorful display of costumes, arts and music. It comes along with a street party touch and acclaimed to be ‘Africa’s biggest street party’. It houses a football competition, a beauty pageant from models around the world and diverse cultural dances and displays. Calabar Carnival was created in a bid to make Cross Rivers state a major tourist destination and from the figure and progress, the aim is achieved and is always recommendable for a tourist in Nigeria.
Calabar Carnival is one of the most vibrant and exciting cultural festivals in Nigeria. It takes place annually in Calabar, Cross River State, and attracts thousands of visitors from all over the world.
The Calabar Carnival is a month-long celebration that kicks off in December and culminates on December 25th with a grand parade. The carnival showcases the rich cultural heritage of the people of Cross River State, with various tribes and communities coming together to display their traditions, music, dance, and costumes.
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One of the highlights of the Calabar Carnival is the street parade, which features beautifully adorned floats, masquerades, and dancers. The streets come alive with pulsating music, energetic performances, and a riot of colors. It’s a sight to behold!
The carnival also includes other exciting events such as the cultural carnival village, where you can explore traditional arts and crafts, taste local delicacies, and enjoy live music and performances. There are also beauty pageants, fashion shows, and concerts featuring both local and international artists.
The Calabar Carnival is not just about entertainment; it also promotes unity, tourism, and economic development in the region. It provides a platform for local artists, businesses, and communities to showcase their talents and attract visitors from far and wide.
If you’re planning to attend the Calabar Carnival, make sure to book your accommodation in advance. As it gets quite crowded during this time. Don’t forget to come with your camera and phones to capture the vibrant atmosphere, to record the unforgettable moment to have access to it later and to bring awesome moments!
Calabar Carnival, It truly is a celebration of culture, music, and joy. Enjoy the festival
The annual carnival is famous for changing its theme each year to reflect current events in Nigeria and the world. It serves as both an entertainment spectacle and a platform for intellectual engagement, education, and information dissemination.
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