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Food Heritage Site

Argungu Fishing Festival Grounds

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About

The Argungu International Fishing Festival, held on the banks of the Matan Fada River in Kebbi State, is one of Nigeria's most famous cultural events. First held in 1934 to mark peace between the Sokoto Caliphate and the Kebbi Kingdom, thousands of fishermen leap into the river simultaneously to catch the largest fish using traditional hand nets and calabash floats. The festival celebrates the fishing heritage of the Kebbawa people and attracts international visitors.

Location Details

Latitude: 12.75
Longitude: 4.5167

Exact (town level)

About This Data

Food heritage sites represent locations associated with traditional Nigerian culinary traditions, agriculture, and food culture.

These reflect cultural associations documented through ethnographic research.

Sources

  • National Commission for Museums and Monuments (Nigeria)

    Federal Republic of Nigeria

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  • Nigerian Food Heritage Documentation

    Academic (compiled)

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