The Nigerian Festival and Cultural Tours

Nigeria is a beautiful country to visit. Their festivals and attractions are always eagerly awaited. Nigeria is a federal constitutional republic in West Africa. The rich history and culture of the country made a mark as one of the popular tourist travelers from other countries. The long history of people of Nigeria continues to evolve in their feasts and celebrations. Many people from all walks of life from the cultural centers combined with the scenic beauty of Nigeria. Excursions and cultural festivals in Nigeria provide a wide variety of cultural venues for all types of travel in the budget. The two main points are the cities of Abuja and Lagos. These are the two most important places and major tourist centers in Nigeria. Some of the popular festivals and cultural tours of the Feast of Nigeria are: Argungu Argungu Fishing Festival The festival marks the end of fishing and the old opposition between the United Kebbi and Sokoto Caliphate. It is celebrated annually on March 12 to 15 in north-western state of Arugungu, Kebbi. The festival began in August 1934 when the Sultan Dan Mu'azu visited the site. The festival is one of the most important cultural celebrations in Nigeria. A big party was organized Fisheries and met with hundreds of local gunmen fishnets collection of fish. There are also canoes full of drums. Large gourd filled with seeds rattle people to take fish in shallow water. Argungu Festival offers contests-fish, and canoe races, fishing with bare hands, the hunting of wild ducks swimming and diving competitions. The last day of the festival showcases a combination of the hunt for bigger fish. The winners can take home as fungi as $ 7500. There was also singing, dancing and drinking after the event. Benin Benin The festival takes place at the end of each rainy season, after harvest. It is also called the harvest festival, but focuses mainly on the knowledge of men and women of the village. The mating ceremony occurs once every four years from wealthy families. The girls are adorned with heavy bracelets and hair ornaments and coral. Children participate in the group of war games to show their strength. Both girls and boys have painted their bodies. Durbar festival Durbar (military parade) Festival is a festival of knights that dates back hundreds of years ago. This is the time when the Emirate using horses and invited the northern regiments during the war. The festival is held in Katsina and Kano. E 'was organized in honor of Emir. A sample of your horse parade as a tribute to his loyalty to the Emirate and the preparation for war. El Kabir now celebrated as an honor for the Heads of State and the final two Muslim holidays, such as IDE-(sacrifice of a ram in place of the son of Prophet Ibrahim) and Id El Fitri (end of Ramadan) . The celebration has many performances by drummers, singers, fighters of the royal cavalry. Id-el-Kabir, or Sallah Day begins with a prayer, followed by a procession on horseback to the public square. Each district and the village group has its place assigned to run the race and swords shining above. Amir was the last to get to where people stop to greet pass and increase their swords. There was lots of dancing, singing and playing drums after the event, with small bands perform Shadi. Eyo Eyo Festival takes place in the last rites of burial of a leader of the people of Lagos. And "the pioneer of modern day carnival in Brazil. There is a procession to Idumota Iga Idunganran. People who participate in the festival will pay tribute to Oba of Lagos. Igué Igué Festival Festival is a thanksgiving festival held in the Benim city. This is one of the oldest cultural festivals that take place each year for peace and prosperity. Shadi Festival Sharo or Shadi (flogging meeting) Festival is the age of initiation into ancient origin, between culture Jaful Fulani. There is breast nudity unmarried men enter the center ring, escorted by beautiful girls trying to scare the opponent. Cheers and drums are present as the challenger out of managing a whip (belt) to whip his opponent without showing pain . Other parts of Nigeria Shango Festival (celebrating the god of thunder), Yam Festival in the south, Ikwerre, Kalabari and holidays Okrika the tribe of the Niger Delta. Feasts of Nigeria were the origin of traditional religious and cultural heritage of Nigeria. The Festival of Culture and Tours offers great entertainment and fun experience filled with songs and dances, as well as information on past history of the culture of Nigeria.