Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has directed all Emirs in the state to uphold the annual Durbar(traditional horse riding) festival as part of efforts to preserve its rich cultural heritage.
The governor gave the directive at the opening of the local Durbar known as Kanfest(Kalankuwa) 2025, in Kano on Saturday.
He assured the committement of his administration to continue to invest in the promotion of arts, culture, and tourism as vital instruments of social cohesion, youth engagement and economic diversification.
Governor Yusuf also pledged the full support of Kano State Government to the Emirates to ensure that the centuries-old tradition(horsemanship) is preserved, strengthened and showcased to the world.
In his remarks, the Emir of Kano and Chairman of the State Council of Emirates, Dr. Muhammadu Sanusi II appreciated the foresight of Kano State Government of restoring the diminished and valuable traditions of Kano people.
According to the Governor’s spokesperson, Sanusi Bature, the three day event will feature cultural and local cuisine exhibitions, performances, games,drama,crafts, fabrics, pottery and paper presentations from resource persons among others.
He said the event would attracted participants that included, traditional tittle holders, members of the diplomatic corp, artisans, cultural groups, investors, youth and artists among other stakeholders in the culture and tourism Industry.
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