The Liwa Ajman Dates and Honey Festival, organised by the Ajman Department of Tourism Development (ADTD) concluded its 10th edition, which was held in the Emirates Hospitality Center from July 30 to August 3.
The current edition witnessed wide Gulf participation, led by Saudi Arabia, Oman, Jordan and Egypt, in addition to an elite group of participants from governmental and private entities, promoting the festival's position as a leading regional platform for celebrating agricultural and heritage production, and enhancing cultural communication between the peoples of Arab countries.
The festival’s latest edition features an eclectic array of events such as art performances and competitions across diverse categories and age groups.
The agenda also included educational sessions on palm cultivation and beekeeping methods, along with a series of training workshops on local handicrafts, and a children’s corner for hosting artistic events, competitions and educational activities.
Mahmood Alhashmi, Director-General of ADTD said: “In its tenth year and with its remarkable success today, the Liwa Ajman Dates and Honey Festival proves its importance as a cultural platform that consolidates the local heritage and supports farmers, beekeepers and local project owners, strengthening the emirate's position as a prominent destination for traditional events.”
He added: “At the Ajman Department of Tourism Development, we are keen to expand and diversify the agenda of events with each session, developing content and achieving broad local and regional community participation. This reflects our dedication to highlighting Ajman's role as an emirate that preserves the Emirati identity and authentic values and seeks to transfer them to future generations.”
The 10th edition hosted a series of workshops, most notably drawing on palm trunk, medal making using weaving techniques, the diamond coloring workshop, Suroud decoration workshop, Al Jafeer decorating workshop, and many others.
It also held daily auctions for dates, honey and various traditional artefacts, part of the proceeds of which will be allocated to charity, in addition to traditional events that highlighted the Emirati culture.
The event attracted widespread participation from the country’s emirates, through its unique contests featuring various categories, including the Emirates of Ajman, North Emirates, Other Emirates, Citrus & Fruits, and Hoey Contest.
Date contests covered the most well-known types, such as Khalas, Berhi, Lulu, Khenaizy, and Ajman Palms, while honey contests included types like Sumar, Crystallised, Sidr, Beeswax, and many others and Fruit contests included lemon, mango, and almond, figs, and Citrus.
The 10th Liwa Ajman Dates and Honey Festival featured 61 exhibitors from across the nation, including farmers, beekeepers, entrepreneurs and business owners, in addition to representatives from various government and private entities.
This dynamic gathering in a cultural environment contributes to safeguarding Ajman’s rich heritage while enhancing its authentic identity and consolidating its position as a tourist and cultural destination, both regionally and globally. -TradeArabia News Service
