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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 push their pirogue as they prepare for the annual boat regatta in Yauri, Nigeria, on Feb 15. TOYIN ADEDOKUN/AFP

Armed with weapons, the warriors would embark on the Niger River in canoes of varying sizes to confront the animals. These hunts required expertise in canoeing and naval combat.

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