HOLIDAYS IN DECEMBER

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December comes with its glamour and array of colours worldwide but trust me, it's the preparation for Christmas that always take centre stage. Over here in Nigeria, a land blessed with cultural heritage, December is a period everyone comes together to celebrate in style. There are several occasions and carnivals lined up during this period.

Have you ever been intoxicated (like we say in our local palace, "E CHOKE YOU?") by celebrations and carnivals? Have you ever been mare with indecision on where to go celebrate? Trust me by the time you finish reading this, I think you will.
December, especially from 24th to 1st January, every day is a celebration day, and everyone is encouraged to move back to their various communities or localities for these reasons. Without further ado let me introduce you to the various Carnivals that always make December special in this part of the world.

Experience the most exciting and thrilling moment of your life with the biggest of carnivals coming up this December in Nigeria. Carnivals such as;

CARNIRIV

This is an annual carnival held in Port Harcourt city (The Garden City) known for its beauty among cities in Nigeria. This is one of the biggest festivals in Nigeria as it incorporates cultural and modern Caribbean styles. It is a 7-day funfair with a blend of culture, tradition, fashion and lifestyle knitted together to bring forward the rich heritage of Africa with an attendance population censor of over 2 million people.

LEKKI SUN SPLASH

Can one talk about celebrations in Nigeria, without the mention of Lagos City? Lekki Sun Splash is a beach party that usually takes place at Maiyegun Beach on Lekki Peninsula in Lagos city. It is a two-day occasion that usually takes centre stage on December 25th and 26th. It is a festival marred by the exhibition of great Nigerian musicians. It is a music festival that converges different music artists in Nigeria, with over 100,00 people in attendance yearly, as well as prominent artists from all genres of music ranging from Juju, Fuji, gospel, reggae, disco, and high life among others.

OFALA FESTIVAL

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The Ofala festival is also known as Ofala Nnewi and it is celebrated by indigenes of Onitsha State as a rite of renewal of their king (traditionally knowns as Igwe or Obi). The celebration usually lasts for 2 days in December.
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It is characterized as the most excellent cultural celebration in Igbo land as it celebrates the rich culture of the indigenes.
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So why not book a ticket now as it's a festival one should not miss this December, as it displays an array of masquerades and incredible parades.

CALABAR FESTIVAL

This is the most elegant festival in Nigeria popularly known as the pride of the street as it's ranked as Africa Biggest Street Party. It is a week-long event which is usually celebrated from 24th December to 31st.
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_{Foreign dancers in calabar carnival source}

It is considered the next thing to the Rio de Janeiro carnival of Brazil. Calabar Festival is a celebration is marked for its creativity and culture, as it incorporates both the traditional and modern lifestyle of the Cross River State people. It features colourful costumes, musicians and mesmerising dancers from all over Africa and the world at large.
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_{south African dancers in calabar carnival source}

Do not miss this fun-filled festival this December as you will be missing an experience of a lifetime.

Like always, cause I know I can't be here to write without you on the other side, I can never stop being appreciative of your great works. Thank you all for always making out to go through my work. I can never say thank you enough. You are my real MVPs.

THANK YOU!!!

NOTE: Always have a smile on your face, as you are never fully dressed without one.