PHOTOS: Best Of Nigerian Culture At Abuja Carnival 2013

Couples From Plateau State 

Costumed ladies from Akwa Ibom Contingent

Abuja Carnival has indeed grown over the years, it has taken a life of its own and  has turned out to be an event most Abuja residents always look forward to. The 9th edition of the carnival recently held In Abuja and we bring to you, pictures from the carnival celebrating our diversity as a people and our rich heritage as a Country.

Akwa Ibom boat regatta

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Paddler from Niger State





Rivers State boat regatta



Rivers State boat regatta



Rivers State contingent


Kogi State Boat regatta






Kogi State contingent at the parade



Kastina State contingent





Kogi State dancers during the Carnival parade



Niger State Contingent





Demonstration by Niger State contingent



Kogi State float on the move




Masquerades from Taraba State



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Taraba State boat regatta



Musician from Taraba


Kano State contingent 




Plateau State Parade



Dancers from China Contingent



Namibian Contingent



Taraba State Contigent



Children from Kwara State


Anambra State contingent


Anambra State Traditional Dancers




Bayelsa boat regatta 





Representative from Zimbabwe Contigent

 

Masquerades from Akwa Ibom State Contingent

Akwa Ibom street parade

Adamawa Contingent Displaying




Gwagwaraga dance, by Kogi State