The Nwonyo International Fishing and Cultural Festival, which had not been held for 14 years, was inaugurated by Agbu Kefas, the Governor of Taraba State.
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This information was disclosed in a statement posted on the state government’s X account on Friday.
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The state government shared pictures from the festival with a caption stating, “Governor Kefas revives Nwonyo International Fishing and Cultural Festival, After a 14-year hiatus.
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“The festival was inaugurated on Friday with a grand opening ceremony held at the picturesque Lake Nwonyo in the Ibi local Government area of Taraba State.”
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Nwonyo Fishing and Cultural Festival is recognized as one of the oldest events of its kind in Africa.
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The festival commenced approximately 96 years ago and traditionally takes place at Nwonyo Lake, situated about five kilometers north of Ibi town.
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The Nwonyo Fishing Festival includes activities such as canoe parades, vibrant cultural exhibitions, swimming, boat racing, masquerade dances, and the fish-catch competition, regarded as the main event.
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