National Festival of Arts and Culture - NAFEST
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| Country and Region | Nigeria — Benue |
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| Type of Festival | Dance, Drama, Music |
| Location of Festival | Makurdi, Benue State, Nigeria |
| Festival Address Information | NAFEST |
| Festival Description | NAFEST was initiated in 1970 as a way of promoting cultural integration and providing the platform for the development of indigenous technology and creativity in the fields of arts and science. The week-long NAFEST jamboree attracts participants from 36 states to participate in the competitive and non-competitive events. The festivities include performances in dance, drama and music. In addition there is held an intellectual forum for scholars and cultural administrators for the discussion of issues of cultural development, youth empowerment and nation building. NAFEST is rounded out by a book fair, food fair, an herbal medicine show, and a cultural market. |
| Festival Dates | September 3 - 10, 2007 |
Other Sources:
Articles and Reviews:
- Unity festival moves to Benue (The Daily Sun, August 1, 2007)
http://www.sunnewsonline.com/webpages/features/arts/2007/aug/01/arts-1-08-2007-003.htm - Nigeria: NAFEST ‘06: Yenagoa Gets Set for Unity Fesitval, by Mohammed S. Shehu (September 10, 2006)
http://allafrica.com/stories/200609110950.html
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