This thread is about the upcoming calabar carnival 2015
First lets go into the history of the carnival

Calabar Carnival in Nigeria, furthermore tagged " Africa's Biggest Street Party", was created as part of the dream of making the Cross River State in Nigeria, the number one tourist place visited for Nigerians and tourist all over the world. The carnival which start on every 1 December and last till 31 December has boosted the heritage mosaic of Nigeria persons while amusing the millions of spectators inside and outside the State, and increasing industry for all stakeholders.

The Calabar Carnival has come a long way..it all begun 2004, when the governor of Cross River ,Mr Donald Duke, had a vision of making his state the hub for tourism and hospitality in Nigeria and in Africa. The Carnival presents a perfect stage from emblem visibility for buyer and market awareness. "According to Osima-Dokubo, the carnival directed to encompass more facets of localized heritage and culture and at the same time strengthen the capability of the local people to take part in an economically beneficial way", . lately,Cross River State and Calabar has become the pride of Nigeria or Africa as far as tourism, carnivals and hospitality is concerned.

The events of the event at the carnival are made a draft each year by the committee in charge of tourism and cultural undertakings and new initiatives are presented every year. In December 2009, Carnival Committee organized "Carnival Cup 2009", a football competition amidst the five competing carnival musicians - Seagull, Passion 4, Masta Blasta, Bayside and Freedom. The carnival which also encompass melodies presentation from both localized and worldwide creative persons, the annual Calabar Carnival, Boat regatta, latest trend shows, Christmas town, traditional promenades and the annual Ekpe carnival is a yearly events that bring in thousands of visitors at the time of the year.

Other undertakings lined up for the year according to their work design, encompass the second version of Essay composing affray which will engage both lesser school and tertiary students, and this will commence in couple of weeks. These affrays are aimed at resuscitating the reading heritage amidst the youths of the State as well as inculcating the carnival culture.

A marketing firm has been appointed for this years calabar carnival and the carnival kicks off on Nov 30th to Jan 1st 2016.

Calabar Carnival 2015

The Calabar Carnival 2015 timetable will be made available soon.
The moment its made public, i will share with the house.

Lets begin to plan.

Organisers of the 2015 Calabar Carnival promise a better event.


http://theunion.com.ng/news/cross-river-organisers-promise-better-2015-calabar-carnival/

I cant afford to miss this years Calabar carnival.
I am looking at say from December 15th till 25th.

I have been desiring to attend this carnival for over 3 years. I hope to attend this year.

[quote author=iykbethany post=37846807]I cant afford to miss this years Calabar carnival.
I am looking at say from December 15th till 25th.
[/qquote]

ugsams:
I have been desiring to attend this carnival for over 3 years. I hope to attend this year.

Just keep following this thread bumper to bumper.

There are Nairalanders resident in Calabar, can you guys host us or at least provide infos regarding cheap hotels, places to visit etc.
Apart from the cattle ranch and tinapa what else?

iykbethany:
There are Nairalanders resident in Calabar, can you guys host us or at least provide infos regarding cheap hotels, places to visit etc.
Apart from the cattle ranch and tinapa what else?

Good idea. Hotel accommodation can be quite pricey.

This is a call to Nairalanders in calabar.
Kindly come up let's work out a plan.

Another alternative Concerning hotels check out: www.hotels.ng

I'm also planning a group tour to Calabar Carnival 2015.

More details coming soon.

mrsage:
Another alternative Concerning hotels check out: www.hotels.ng

I'm also planning a group tour to Calabar Carnival 2015.

More details coming soon.

Would need more details regarding the group tour. Price, where to stay, what to do, places to visit, means of transportation etc.

mrsage:
[s]Another alternative Concerning hotels check out: www.hotels.ng
[/s]
I'm also planning a group tour to Calabar Carnival 2015.

More details coming soon.

Keeping Tabs!

I school in unical, you can use my hostel space for a token

iykbethany:


Would need more details regarding the group tour. Price, where to stay, what to do, places to visit, means of transportation etc.

Will keep u posted.

Spiff20:
I school in unical, you can use my hostel space for a token

Bros that is a good idea. Lets talk. How can we make it happen?

Spiff20:
I school in unical, you can use my hostel space for a token

9ja school Hostel space? Odikwa somehow

iykbethany:


9ja school Hostel space? Odikwa somehow

Hostel package for students And upcoming individuals. then Vip's like u will get the executive package.

mrsage:


Bros that is a good idea. Lets talk. How can we make it happen?

when it's time we'll talk better

iykbethany:


9ja school Hostel space? Odikwa somehow

see this guy wen it's dat time you'll see the least hotel price per night 5k then u knw which one is somehow.

Spiff20:
see this guy wen it's dat time you'll see the least hotel price per night 5k then u knw which one is somehow.

Nor vex bros but I am not looking at staying in a 5k per night hotel.
I am hopefully traveling with my daughter, its her holiday so no need to manage. Most 10k per night hotels in Nigeria are rubbish, what more a 5k one?

iykbethany:


Nor vex bros but I am not looking at staying in a 5k per night hotel.
I am hopefully traveling with my daughter, its her holiday so no need to manage. Most 10k per night hotels in Nigeria are rubbish, what more a 5k one?

We will package something nice for u and probablu a Calabar husband for ur daughter.

* calabar carnival 2015 special package *

mrsage:


We will package something nice for u and probablu a Calabar husband for ur daughter.

* calabar carnival 2015 special package *

Lol, my daughter is only 10 she never reach to marry.

iykbethany:


Lol, my daughter is only 10 she never reach to marry.

Ok

Our plan for Calabar Carnival 2015.

We are planning a group tour to calabar for1 week in december.
Kick off wll be in Lagos. Neat buses will be available to take us to calabar and also take us round town during the 2015 carnial

iykbethany:
There are Nairalanders resident in Calabar, can you guys host us or at least provide infos regarding cheap hotels, places to visit etc.
Apart from the cattle ranch and tinapa what else?

hotels.ng
jovago.com
booking.com
9jahotels.com

JayJustus:



hotels.ng
jovago.com
booking.com
9jahotels.com

Thanks for the info.

Will love to attend

More exciting details coming soon....
Calabar carnival 2015

Would love to be at the carnival this year! Any holiday packages?

i really need good hotel packages for these year celebration.... my visiting date is 23 - 30th.... please i need how to go about it.
thanks

not a priority right now.

have fun.

maybe i will attend if i am in the area.