Friday, 30 January 2015

TOURISM: Calabar carnival

Calabar, Cross Rivers State in Nigeria; is known as the host of the popular calabar carnival.

The calabar carnival is also recognised as "the biggest and most unique street party in Africa" and it is one of the best in the world!

 It is a unique display of Africa heritage displayed through a whole lot of beautiful and colorful costumes. The carnival attracts thousands of visitors from all over the world.

The carnival takes place on the 26th and 27th of December each year which is the highlight of the 32-day calabar which starts from 1st December to 1st January. The carnival has five major bands namely; Bayside band, Freedom band, Masta blasta band, Passion 4 band and the Seagull band. Of all these bands, Passion 4 has been the most successful so far.

The most interesting thing about this carnival is that it gets bigger and more exciting each year! The atmosphere is simply captivating...


Do not miss it this year!

See photos from December 2014 carnival












































































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