Aquatic splendor of Lagos 2015: the regatta

white brass band swan at the regatta

Aquatic Splendor of Lagos 2015

This morning, on the occasion of a Sunday morning walk, I saw two small boats colorfully decorated, one covered by a golden cloth and the other one white with pink garlands, navigating on the lagoon between Victoria Island and Ikoyi. They felt kind of lonely on the empty water, though joyful with their irregular progression.
Finally, they landed on a piece of land belonging to the local government on Oyinkan Abayomi street, next to my favorite beach bar. The pink boat was displaying a welcome message to the newly elected Lagos governor. The boat was setup by its support committee. There, tents had been erected to provide some welcome shade to hundreds of white plastic chairs facing the water. The setup was very promising for what could be lengthy speeches by important people.
A large banner facing the street offered an explanation with : "let's celebrate the aquatic splendor of Lagos"; the regatta happening today.

Good to live by the sea

Certainly, Lagos is fortunate to be located by the sea-side with winds sweeping the air pollution away. Fishes are probably less fortunate with the vast amounts of plastic floating around and straying the shores, not to mention the unprocessed water of sewers that flow directly in the sea. Though murky waters can be an ideal place for big fishes!

carried by the water

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