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Finima is surrounded on the west and south by long stretches of
beaches. The beautiful beaches attract tourists and fun seeking
inhabitants alike on sunny days and festive periods like Christmas
and Easter. On 26th and 31st December of every
year, thousands of people visit the Finima
beaches for beach carnivals.
Finima Nature Park, being developed by Nigeria LNG is becoming
popular for eco-tourism. The park covers the rain forest, mangrove
swamps and area of sandy soil with fresh water ponds and tall timbers between
the swamp and beach. It harbours some creatures like the pygmy hippo
and reptiles including crocodiles,
monkeys and some different bird species mostly water fowls.
The culture of the Finima people has evolved over the years due to
social and economic factors.
Today, there are several cultural groups in Finima Community, for
instance the "Nwantam" carnival display which is a renowned and colourful
display among men and women, young and old of the Finima
community. Other cultural groups are also known in the communities
which perform at various times in the year usually during the Christmas period.
Several other social clubs also exist.
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