Plateau Heritage on Display: Butura Community Hosts 2026 NAHWAI Cultural Festival in Bokkos!

Plateau Heritage on Display: Butura Community Hosts 2026 NAHWAI Cultural Festival in Bokkos!

Reported by Marian Opeyemi Fasesan, Editor-in-chief | Sele Media Africa

The Butura community in Butura Wur, Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State, today marked the 2026 edition of the annual NAHWAI Cultural Festival, a longstanding celebration of heritage, identity, and communal unity among the Ron Butura people.

The festival, held at the traditional grounds in Butura Wur, brought together community members, cultural groups, and visitors in a vibrant display of indigenous music, dance, and traditional expressions. The annual event has evolved into a major cultural gathering that highlights the history and traditions of the Butura people while reinforcing intergenerational ties and shared identity.

Cultural festivals such as NAHWAI have become an important part of Plateau State’s cultural calendar, serving as platforms for preserving indigenous knowledge and promoting tourism potential across rural communities. The NAHWAI Festival in particular has gained recognition as a flagship cultural event for the Butura people, reflecting their resilience and longstanding traditions.

Typically staged at Butura Wur, the festival features traditional performances and community processions, often drawing participants from neighboring ethnic groups and dignitaries from within and outside Plateau State. The event also serves as an opportunity for community development discussions and the promotion of local tourism initiatives tied to the area’s cultural heritage.

Community leaders have consistently emphasized the importance of the festival in preserving cultural identity and fostering unity among the Butura clans, while also positioning the area as a potential cultural tourism destination within Plateau State.

As with previous editions, the 2026 celebration is expected to strengthen cultural pride among younger generations while reinforcing the role of traditional institutions in community life.

Sources

Sourcenews24

Mathew Tegha Blog

4wardwego

Butura Development Association

Independent Nigeria

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