Durbar Festival at Kano & Katsina: Durbar, the spectacular traditional parade of horsemen from the various sections of the Katsina emirate assembled to exhibit horsemanship and pay homage to the Emir during Sallah (Islamic celebration) and on special occasions. It is sometimes held as a mark of honor for important visiting dignitaries. This colorful procession full of pomp and pageantry is led by the Emir and features contest among the royal cavalry, drummers, trumpeters, praise singers and wrestlers. It depicts the past glories of the emirate before the influence of western culture.
Your tour includes Durbar Parade and festivities in Katsina and Kano, tour of Kano & Katsina, visit to Jibiya boundary market, Camel ride, shopping and sight-seeing.
Durbar Festival Tour: 4 Days/3 Nights. 5 Days/4 Nights
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
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