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Held between January and March in Itu and Uruan Local Government Areas, this festival features masked performers singing at night to expose anti-social behaviors through satirical songs.
A biannual aquatic festival celebrated between mid-January and mid-March in Nsit Ubium, connected with fertility cults and ancestral worship, accompanied by a vibrant boat regatta.
Celebrated in July and August across various communities, including Ikot Ekpene, Ikono, and Nsit Ubium, this festival is a thanksgiving feast to the gods and ancestors for a bountiful yam harvest.
Celebrated in March and early April by the Uruan and Oron people, this festival involves masquerades and rituals aimed at protecting farm crops and domestic animals.
Taking place from mid-June to the end of September, this entertainment festival showcases colorful masquerades and aims to re-establish peace, love, and order while publicly addressing transgressions
A month-long festive event in December featuring concerts, cultural performances, street carnivals, and fireworks displays, attracting visitors from across Nigeria.
A traditional festival celebrating the Ibibio people's heritage, featuring rituals, storytelling, and artistic displays to honor ancestors and foster unity.
Celebrated by various communities in Akwa Ibom to mark the beginning of the palm fruit harvesting season, with cultural displays, feasting, and thanksgiving ceremonies.
A month-long festive event in December featuring concerts, cultural performances, street carnivals, and fireworks displays, attracting visitors from across Nigeria.
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