The Governor of Cross River, Bassey Otu, has unveiled the theme for Carnival Calabar 2026, saying innovations will deepen public participation, expand economic opportunities and boost the carnival’s global appeal.
The News Agency of Nigeria reports that Otu unveiled the Carnival Calabar and Festival 2026 theme ‘Rethinking Our Collective Destiny’ on Sunday night in Lagos.
The unveiling marked the inauguration of the carnival’s 21st anniversary edition and drew tourism stakeholders, diplomats, cultural enthusiasts and government officials.
Otu said the theme reflected a collective resolve to reimagine the future of the carnival and harness its potential as a driver of economic growth, cultural preservation and tourism development.
“We are not just unveiling a theme; we are unveiling a vision.
“‘Rethinking Our Collective Destiny’ challenges us to look beyond where we are today and imagine what we can achieve together as a people through culture, tourism and creativity,” he said.
The governor said
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