Argungu international fishing and cultural festival

UNESCO: Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity - 2016 URL: Description: Every year in the north-west of Nigeria, communities participate in the Argungu International Fishing and Cultural Festival. The four day festival between February and March, features kabanci – water competitions including hand fishing, canoe racing, wild duck catching – and other traditional practices. Men and boys participate while women perform songs and dances. Considered a contributor to identity and means of maintaining peace between the Argungu and neighbouring Sokoto, knowledge on the tradition is transmitted within chieftaincies involved, families and via apprenticeship. Country(ies): Nigeria © Duration: 00:09:42 - Support: DVD (0090100036)