WELCOME TO MY CALABAR
Calabar, the capital of Cross River state also known as the " Canaan City" is situated in the south southern area of Nigeria (West Africa).
Calabar is a large metropolis today with towns like Ikot Ansa, Akim, Ikot Ishie, Kasuk, Duke town, Bakassi, Base and Akamkpa.
Since the 16th century Calabar has been a recognised as an international seaport exporting goods such as Palm oil.
It was named Calabar by the Spanish before the British took over.
Calabar was the home of the first social club in Nigeria, called the African club.
The king of Calabar is referred to as the Obong and he sits on a stool of the Ekpe secret society.
The peaceful and friendly nature of the people and the city itself makes it an attraction for tourist visiting Nigeria.
The Calabar festival holds yearly from
the 1st to the 31st of December. The festival is believed to be the biggest street carnival in Africa.
Mary Mitchell Slessor a missionary, came to calabar in 1876. She stopped the brutal murder of twins in the town.
Calabar women are believed to be good in virtually all they do. From cooking, house keeping, to love making, and being faithful partners and mother.
The Ekpe cult was vested with the powers of policing and bringing law and order to the kingdom.
The fattening room is a special room where brides to be are kept, fed, nourished and trained on how to behave when they are finally married.
Picture from google.com
A lady who is engaged is sent to the fattening room until the day of her wedding. She is not allowed to be seen by her husband or friends until the D- day.
Is it true that calabar women are caring all round and good in love making?
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Love and kisses
JOY
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