The Bulgarian Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr Yanko Yordanov, has described the Sallah Durbar in Katsina State as beautiful and colourful.
Speaking to Tribune online at the sidelines of the Hawan Bariki Durbar, which was held today, Thursday, at the Old Government House in Katsina, Mr Yordanov said he was in Katsina State State to witness the festival, which attracts tourists from different parts of the world.
“I feel very honoured to be here to see the richness and wealth of the culture and tradition of Katsina State.
“This is wonderful and amazing; we have something similar in Bulgaria in terms of the beautiful arrangements and colourful performance, he said.
Ambassador Yordanov is one of many foreign tourists who visited Katsina and Daura to witness this year’s durbar festival, where district heads and other traditional title holders move in batches around major streets on horseback.
Earlier, the State Governor, Dr Dikko Radda, who assured the Bulgarian Ambassador and other tourists of their safety while on such visits, pledged continued support to the Katsina and Daura emirates towards organising durbar festivals.
He said the state government will continue to invest in tourism and other key sectors that include education, healthcare, and youth empowerment.
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