Delta Community Holds Dance Carnival On Christmas Day

Ogwashi-Uku Town in Delta State will hold the 14th edition of its famous dance carnival, on Christmas Day.

Scheduled for Thursday, December 25, 2025, the carnival kicks off at 2 p.m. and runs into the evening, drawing indigenes and visitors to the festive hub of Ogwashi-Uku.

The convener of Ogwashi-Uku Carnival, Anthonia Oguah, described the event as “the most explosive cultural celebration in Delta during the Yuletide,” bringing together families and friends in an atmosphere of music, dance, and creativity.

One of the highlights of this year’s edition will be the carnival costume competition, in which participants will wear colourful and imaginative outfits for a chance to win prizes.

Beyond the entertainment, the carnival has been repositioned as a platform for cultural diplomacy and community branding. With the theme “Promoting the Image of Ogwashi-Uku Through Culture and Dance,” the organisers say the event will spotlight the town’s heritage while fostering unity and tourism.

“Over the years, the carnival has become a major cultural movement in Delta. It is not just a parade of costumes and dance, but an opportunity to project the vibrancy of our people,” one of the organisers said.

Now in its 14th year, the carnival has drawn larger audiences, boosting local businesses and giving young people a creative outlet during the festive season.

Organisers insist this year’s edition will be the biggest yet, as Ogwashi-Uku once again welcomes the world to experience its cultural heartbeat.