Calabar Carnival 2017
Calabar carnival, said to be Africa’s biggest street party is a month-long even that takes place in the city of Calabar, Cross River state Nigeria. Calabar carnival has turned out to be the most colourful, most popular and the most attended carnival in and around Nigeria. since the initiation of the carnival, Calabar carnival has helped boost the tourism industry of Cross River state and Nigeria in general as the carnival has draws millions of people within and outside Nigeria to witness the carnival.
The carnival features, music concert, theater performances, lectures, fashion show, Beauty pageant, Boat Regatta, exhibition, etc. The street dance and parade which is the highlight of the carnival will include performance of carnival bands such as Seagull, Passion 4, Master Blaster, Bayside and Freedom Bands.
This year edition of the Calabar carnival will play host to about 26 countries. The Countries that have indicated interest to participate in the carnival include South Africa, Brazil, Mexico, Rwanda, Greece, Kenya, Thailand, Ghana and others, while artist from within and outside Nigeria will be performing at the carnival.
This sounds like such an amazing event. I would love to hear more about what happens during the month. It there a set schedule? What kind of activities happen? The colors are absolutely gorgeous.
So vibrant and colourful! Such a lovely collection of photos~
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This looks like loads of fun! I love the costumes. So unique!
This is the reason why i like spending christmas in calabar. wish am going to be in calabar this december.
Oh my gosh, the colors are just incredible, and their costumes have so much detail. What a sight!
This looks like such a fun event! I love the photos of the colorful costumes.
These pictures are wonderful! Those colors!!
I’ve never seen anything like Carnival but would love to someday!
I love such colorful festivals and events!
What a wonderful photo opportunity! Hope to witness in real some day.
Stunning photos of the bright and beautiful costumes! It looks like you had such a fun time.
Wow this looks like a really fun event! Some really great pictures captured that totally make me want to go! I’m so bad about going to festivals and parade type things but you’ve inspired me..plus now that I have a little one this sort of stuff will be a must!
This looks like such an incredible event. I would love to experience it one day!
Looks incredible! I’ve never heard of Calabar before this
Africa is definitely on my “travel wish list”! This event looks so colorful and fun! I just love the beautiful, vibrant costumes!
Your pictures make me want to go right now! This looks like such a great event and tradition, I love it!
This event looks so cool! That’s so awesome that it lasts for a whole month!
I’ve always wanted to go to a Carnival Festival! It looks like such a fun event!
Wow that’s such a colorful carnival . Must a enjoyed a lot . It looks really fun . Wish I had the opportunity to see it.
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