Argungu Fishing Festival, Nigeria

By Ruvarashe Beta on October 1, 2015 — During Argungu Fishing Festival, a gun shot signals the start of an hour long fishing race and thousands of people jump in with traditional nets and gourds.

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The Argungu Fishing Festival happens over four days in a Nigerian state called Kebbi. Men race to catch the largest fish under the beat of drums.

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