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Festival celebrates centuries-old water sport and rich Nigerian heritage
China Daily Global |
Updated: 2025-02-24 15:06
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The word regatta, or rigata, originates from the Gungawa language, meaning "Marine War". The festival dates back more than 200 years, originating as a commemoration of the Gungawa warriors' annual hunts for dangerous hippopotamuses that damaged farmlands.
