The 2016 Abuja Carnival will hold from December 3 to 6, the Federal Ministry of Culture and Tourism announced on Wednesday.
Grace Gekpe, Director, Entertainment and Creative Services in the ministry, said in a statement made available to the News Agency of Nigeria in Abuja that the annual event would commence with a street carnival from Eagles Square to Area 1.
She said that the event would also be followed by traditional circus and an opening ceremony on the first day, while Durbar, children fiesta and a cultural night would hold on December 4.
According to her, a masquerade fiesta, boat regatta and various exhibition of Nigeria’s artefacts are also expected to feature during the annual carnival.
(NAN)
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