Photos from Saturday’s Nwonyo Fishing Festival in Taraba State showcase the event’s rich cultural heritage.
The festival in Ibi town, a significant fixture on Taraba State’s tourism calendar, featured captivating cultural performances that drew spectators.
Among the highlights were canoe races, calabash swimming, and various traditional fishing demonstrations.
Nwonyo Fishing and Cultural Festival is said to be one of the oldest of its kind in Africa.
The festival started about 96 years ago and is usually held at the Nwonyo Lake, located some five kilometres north of Ibi town.
The Nwonyo Fishing Festival features activities like canoe parades, colourful cultural display, swimming, boat racing, masquerade dances, and the fish-catch competition, which is the main event.
