The Port-Harcourt Carnival, CARNIRIV 2012

This year’s carnival is a commemorative edition, and it has been titled CARNIRIV 2012 Port Harcourt 100 Edition  in celebration of the centenary anniversary of the existence of Port Harcourt. The carnival holds from Saturday, December 8 to December 15, 2012 in Port Harcourt, the capital city.
The unique blends of culture, music and entertainment as well as the participation of international stars have been described as underlining the distinctiveness and multifaceted character of CARNIRIV as a global carnival brand compared to any similar carnival held elsewhere.

Shaggy, Grammy award-winning reggae star and rapper, Patra popularly called  the Queen of the Pack, compatriot and fellow reggae singer, Soweto Gospel Choir from South Africa are in the line-up of international music acts and groups that will light up Rivers State at this year’s edition of the internationally acclaimed cultural fiesta, CARNIRIV.
The renowned artistes are some of the notable acts that will perform and enable visitors to Rivers State this December  savour the full bouquet of A-list events already packaged to make CARNIRIV 2012 an unforgettable experience for local and international tourists that will attend the carnival.
Will bring you pictures from the carnival.