The Mwaghavul Nation of Mangu local government area of Plateau State is today, April 26, celebrating its annual Puus Kaat Cultural Festival.
For those who do not know, Puus Kaat, which translates as a “Day of Uniting,” is an annual festival celebrated by the Mwaghavul tribe. It is celebrated between April and May to usher in the raining season and thank the gods for a good harvest while preparing for the next farming season.
The festival also celebrates the agricultural and hunting heritage, traditions, and cultural practices of the Mwaghavul people.
The festival is held in Mangu, their main hometown, and is considered their most important fest. It is a significant event that attracts tourists and showcases cultural performances, including traditional dances and exhibits of cultural materials.
The Puus Kaat annual cultural festival normally brings together the Mwaghavul people and their neighbors both at home and in the diaspora and serves as an avenue for unity, progress, and development of the Mwaghavul nation.
The Puus Kaat annual cultural festival has fared well as a vehicle for unity, progress, development, poverty reduction, and economic empowerment within the host community, the Mwaghavul nation at large as it brings an influx of visitors and tourists from different places to Mangu which in turn, boosts the economic activities in the area.
Significance of the Puus Kaat Festival
Puus Kaat is a celebration of the Mwaghavul people’s identity and cultural heritage.
Purpose
The festival serves as a platform to showcase their traditions, arts, and history, promoting unity and cultural pride.
Activities
It features traditional dances, exhibitions of cultural artifacts, tours to historical sites, and rituals performed by priests.
Location
The festival is held in Mangu, which is the main hometown of the Mwaghavul people.
Timeline
Puus Kaat is an annual festival, typically held in April.
