Nigeria is home to different ethnic groups of people. Although their culture is different in many ways but all Nigerians are fond of music, dancing, festivals and sports. Festivals in Nigeria are of religious or cultural importance. There are hundreds of festivals celebrated in Nigeria throughout the year but some are very important. Like the Durbar Festival held in the Islamic festivals of Eid when the Emir of Kano is visited by chiefs of local villages dressed in colored clothes and the Emir is paid respect. Mmanwu or Masquerade festival held in the city of Enugu where thousands of people wearing masks pay respect to the dead ancestors. Similarly Calabar Carnival is held in Calabar city which is similar to south American carnivals. Igue festival held in the Benin City is the oldest of festival with singing, dancing and other festivities. Be sure to discover the true colors of Nigeria with Arik Air during these festivals.