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Mwaghavul people form the primary indigenous ethnic group in Mangu LGA, and their affairs are overseen by a monarch known as the Mishkaham Mwaghavul. To foster unity among the Mwaghavul community and consolidate their collective identity, the Mwaghavul Development Association (MDA) was established. The Puus Kaat festival emerged as a crucial tool in achieving this unity.

In 1987, under the leadership of Da. Chief Barr. Danjuma Maina, the MDA organized the inaugural Puus Kaat Festival of Art and Culture in Mangu, the Local Government Headquarters. Puus Kaat’s primary objectives are to gather Mwaghavul sons and daughters, whether residing locally or in the Diaspora, and to safeguard the rich Mwaghavul heritage.

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Traditional Festivals

The Puus Kaat Festival of Art and Culture serves as the grand unifier of hunting festivals organized across various districts, earning it the prestigious title of the mother of all festivals in Mwaghavul land, located within Mangu Local Government Area.

The Puus Kaat celebration is a vibrant affair, encompassing a range of activities:

Exhibition of Mwaghavul Cultural Artifacts

This showcase offers a glimpse into the cultural treasures of the Mwaghavul people.

Puus Kaat stands as a testament to the cultural richness and unity of the Mwaghavul people, showcasing their vibrant traditions and heritage.

Agriculture and Crops Cultivated in Mangu Local Government

Agriculture and Crops Cultivated in Mangu Local Government: Maize, Potatoes, Guinea corn, Cocoyam, Sweet potatoes, Kidney beans, Cowpea, Sugar cane, Acha

Local Markets in Mangu

  • Mangu Market; Items sold: Maize, Vegetables, Irish potatoes.

  • Pushit Market (Wednesday); Items sold: Maize, Irish Potatoes, Vegetables.

  • Ampang Market; Items Sold: Maize, vegetables, Irish potatoes.

  • Kerang Market (Tuesday); Items sold: Maize, vegetables, Irish Potatoes.

  • Gindiri Market (Saturday); Items sold Cassava, Maize.

  • Mangun Market (Thursday); Items sold: Irish potatoes, maize, cocoyam.

  • Panyam Market (Thursday); Items sold: Cocoyam, maize.

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