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Festival celebrates centuries-old water sport and rich Nigerian heritage

China Daily Global | Updated: 2025-02-24 15:06
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Participants steer their pirogues during the annual boat regatta in Yauri, Nigeria, on Feb 15. TOYIN ADEDOKUN/AFP

As the festival crescendos, the bride's boat, known as Jirgin Amarya in the local tongue, arrives amid a chorus of singing and dancing, heralded by her entourage. This grand finale epitomizes the essence of the boat regatta festival — a jubilant tribute to history, culture, and community, echoing through the waters of the Niger River.

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