Photos From Nigeria’s Iconic Argungu Fishing Festival

Thousands of fishermen converged on the milky waters of the Matan Fadan river to participate in this year’s Argungu Fishing Festival. Participants employed only traditional methods, including hand-woven nets and calabash gourds, with some demonstrating their prowess using bare hands. This year’s champion landed a 59kg (130-pound) croaker fish, winning a cash prize.

Other participants sell their catch, stimulating the local economy. The fishing contest marked the pinnacle of the annual international fishing festival, which showcased cultural displays, including traditional wrestling and musical performances.

See pictures from the event below