About Seagull Band in Calabar Carnival [Review & Photos]

About Seagull Band in Calabar Carnival [Review & Photos].

The Seagull band is known for its distinctive red color. It has been described as the most stylish and coordinated group. The group is also known for its patriotism and its links with Nigeria. They are proud to show their roots.

Seagull band is one of the Carnival Bands registered in 2005 for the Cross River State annual Christmas festival. It is the most stylish and coordinated body with the primary objective of promoting and sustaining the Tourism and Hospitality industry and at large, to enhance the status of the underprivileged through charity. The band displays the African Culture through aesthetics, talents, and innovation, paraded annually during the Carnival.

Its eye-catching, distinctive colour identifies seagull Band – red and maintains a defined hierarchical structure. It is the band that recognises and celebrates our own Nigerians and other artistes, movie stars and beauty queens. The band is under the dynamic and charismatic leadership of the vibrant distinguish Sen. (Princess) Florence Ita-Giwa (OON), who is ably assisted by Mrs. Affiong Effiom (Fulbright School) Lecturer in Theatre and Media Studies, University of Calabar, Nigeria.

 The Calabar Carnival is, without a doubt, the most important, longest, and longest tourist event in West Africa for years. It attracts more than two million travelers worldwide and offers participants from more than 25 different countries. The battle of the bands and the parade of streets are broadcast before an audience of about fifty million viewers.

Attractions in Calabar During Carnival Tourism

Calabar is in southern Nigeria, is located near the Cameroonian border, and is the state capital of Cross River. In Calabar, there are many fantastic attractions to see on a visit during the Carnival or for leisure as written below:

1. Tinapa Calabar Business and Leisure Resort: This is the first integrated business and leisure resort in Nigeria. Designed to provide tourists with a dream experience during a visit. Located on the Calabar River, this hotel is a prime facility where visitors can enjoy local and leisure activities.

2. Cross River National Park: This is one of the top travel destinations for ecotourism. This is one of West Africa’s best-preserved rainforests. Here you can observe rare birds and animals in their natural habitat in the rainforest.

3. Kwa Falls: This waterfall is a tropical paradise located in a narrow and steep gorge on the Kwa River. While this waterfall is spectacular, the beautiful poolside beach it flows into is even more inviting.

4. Obudu Mountain Resort: Located on the plateau of Cross River State, a beautiful place to visit. With miles of hills, it is worth visiting this tranquil and picturesque setting.

5. Agbokim Falls: This waterfall consists of seven streams that fall on a cliff.

6. National Museum of Calabar: This building used to be the government building during colonial rule and was built in Great Britain and sent in parts to Calabar in the late 19th century. This museum is full of ancient relics, documents, furniture, and artifacts and a great place to learn about the history of Efik.

7. Chief Ekpo Bassey’s House: This former home in Calabar stands out for its history and the richness of Chief Ekpo Bassey, who was the keeper of the Efik tribe and politics during the colonial era.

8. Botanical Garden: Made in the 1880s and designed by the British to grow commercial crops.

9. Slave Museum: This museum contains a lot of information about the slave trade activities that were popular in the 15th century.

10. Dukes Town Church: This is one of the oldest churches in Nigeria, and the first place Christianity was taught about the arrival of missionaries in Nigeria.

11. Drill Rehabilitation Center: This wildlife initiative was built to preserve the life of nearly extinct drills, which are a rare species of endangered primate.

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