The cultural displays of the Nigeria people are usually colorful, exciting and memorable. The festival attracts visitors from other countries,
They are the:
1. EYO FESTIVAL: This annual festival of the people of the Eko people of Lagos holds annually and usually culminates in the display of masquerades adorned resplendently in white flowing dresses and hats to match.
2. KWA-GHIR FESTIVAL: A festival of the Tiv people in Benue state of Nigeria, it is a display of traditional masquerades, Puppet Theater, some forms of acrobatics, dancing, music and sartorial display. A colorful festival indeed, it attracts many people and is accentuated by the friendliness and warm welcome of the Tiv people of Nigeria.
3. THE DURBAR: This is usually a festival culminating in a horse race at the behest of an Emir, a traditional ruler. With roots in the Islamic way of life, the Durbar is colorful, exciting and open to all to watch.
4. ARGUNGU FISHING FESTIVAL:Argungun fishing festival dates to the 16th century. It has its origin in one of the local fishing festivals called Su. But the little local event was given a wild dimension in 1934 and has since then included traditional wrestling, boxing, archery, motor rally and agricultural shows.The festival attracts visitors from other countries. Participants are mainly from Sokoto and neighbouring states and some from Niger Republic. Fishing is done by traditional method only. The fisherman with the biggest catch receives a prize
5. ARGUNGU MOTOR RALLY: As part of the fishing festival, car manufacturers and marketers have organized the annual motor rally in which cars go through an endurance race over country roads. Notable names like Toyota, Mercedes and Peugeot feature in the rally.
6. BOAT REGATTA: The Izons and other peoples of the Niger Delta Area have festivals that include extremely colorful boat regattas and water races. Canoe races are also a feature and visitors are attracted to these from various parts of the world .
7. NEW YAM FESTIVAL OF THE IGBOS: The new yam festival is rooted in the ancient worship of the gods of the land for a fruitful harvest. Modernized and still as flamboyant as ever, the festival holds around August and features masquerades, traditional dances, wrestling competitions and other sporting and gaming events.
8. THE Mmanwu Festival In Enugu state
