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arts-and-culture1 month ago•3 min saved

Argungu Fishing Festival Returns to Nigeria with Tradition and a 59kg Champion

Argungu’s iconic fishing festival in Kebbi State returned after a multi-year pause, highlighting traditional hand nets and bare-handed fishing on the UNESCO-listed Matan Fada river as thousands gathered despite security concerns. The event, which began in 1934 and was revived with leadership from Sarkin Ruwa, culminated with a 59kg croaker win that earned the fisherman two new cars and 1 million naira, boosting the local economy and reaffirming cultural pride amid ongoing insecurity.

via Al Jazeera|

#argungu-festival #arts-and-culture #nigeria

travel-and-regulations2 years ago•1 min saved

"Venice Implements Ban on Large Tourist Groups and Use of Loudspeakers"

Venice has introduced new regulations to combat the negative effects of mass tourism by banning tourist groups larger than 25 people and prohibiting the use of loudspeakers in the city center and surrounding islands starting June 1. These measures aim to protect the quality of life for residents and preserve the city's heritage, as concerns grow over the impact of over-tourism, which has led to a significant decline in the local population and threats to the city's status as a UNESCO World Heritage site. An admission fee for short-term visitors will also be implemented from April 2024.

via DW (English)|

#mass-tourism #sustainable-tourism #tourism-regulation