Another time of the year has come to celebrate African culture and heritage by means of music, dressing, drama and other fascinating cultural creativities. Come what may, Calabar carnival is set to hold this December. This much anticipated carnival is presumed to be the largest in the whole of Africa with the most colourful display of costumes which reflect the beauty of our culture.
The traditional ruler and other title holders with the sons and daughters of the soil will come together to partake in the carnival that attracts over two million spectators from different parts of the world. This event usually witnesses a large media coverage by various media bodies both home and overseas. The level of enthusiasm filled in the spectators who participate in this unique annual festival is unquantifiable and the glamour of tourism it presents puts us on a grand scale.
This year performance at the yearly festival tagged as “Africa’s Biggest Street Party” will include performances of carnival bands, national and international artists, the likes of Lucky Dube, Fat Joe, Young Jeezy, Nelly, Kirk Franklin, 2Baba, etc. The festival will usher in performances such as Fashion Show, Beauty pageant, Boat Regatta, Christmas Village, Traditional Dances and the Annual Ekpe masquerade festival.
The state is making preparation to host more than 2 million people from 25 countries around the world. It is proudly organised by the Cross River State Carnival Commission and is scheduled to hold from December 1st – 31st 2018.
Time and Location
Location: Cross River, Nigeria
Date: 1st -31st December 2018
Time: 12:12am
Contact
Event Organiser: Cross River State Carnival Commission
Address: Okoi Arikpo House, Old Calabar Road Calabar
Telephone: +23470 313 62429
Email: info@carnivalcalabar.com
Event Price: Free
Hotels Near Event
Tinapa Lakeside Hotel
Lush Suites
The Mirage Hotel
