"Emirates falconers" Provides rich heritage experiences in "Al Ain International Hunting and Equestrian"

Al Ain, November 27 / WAM / The Emirates Falconers Club participates in the first session of the Al Ain International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition through a large pavilion that includes a group of its pioneering initiatives and projects aimed at preserving falconry and preserving the authentic Emirati heritage.

The pavilion showcases prominent programs and projects, including the International Friendship Festival for Falconry, the Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition, and the Arabian Saluki Center in Abu Dhabi, in addition to the “Falconry” magazine corner, and the falconry clinic, as part of a rich experience that introduces the public to sustainable falconry, and the details of the world of falcons and the arts of dealing with them.

His Excellency Majid Ali Al Mansouri, Secretary General of the Emirates Falconers Club, said that the club’s role in this event, whether through participation or cooperation in organizing, embodies its continued commitment to preserving falconry as a global human heritage, and working to transfer its knowledge to new generations in a manner that combines education, fun, and interaction.

He stressed that organizing the exhibition for the first time represents an important milestone in the process of improving the hunting and equestrian sector in the country and the region, and comes as a natural extension of the success of the Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition, which was launched in 2003, and has been able, over more than two decades, to consolidate its position as the largest and most important event of its kind in the Middle East and North Africa.

Al Mansouri pointed out that launching a parallel edition in the city of Al Ain reflects the vision of the UAE in expanding the circle of dissemination of the national heritage, stressing that choosing the city of Al Ain to host this important event reflects the fact that it is a city of deep historical value located in the heart of the desert, and is home to a number of the most important tangible cultural heritage sites in the world registered with UNESCO, and this makes it the ideal environment to present a model that combines natural and cultural heritage. Organizing the exhibition in Al Ain also enhances the city’s position as an oasis of heritage and the preservation of national identity, and supports the sustainability of efforts aimed at preserving Inherited.

In the first edition of the exhibition, the Emirates Falconers Club pavilion offers a comprehensive interactive experience that introduces visitors to the importance of falconry, its arts, methods and tools. Live falconry performances include areas designated for direct interaction with birds in a safe environment, in addition to watching traditional hunting techniques and the skills of correct handling of falcons using a protractor, as well as the opportunity to take souvenir photos with them.

The club continues to enrich the public’s experience through a comprehensive program of school visits, based on its keenness to consolidate knowledge of heritage among new generations through interactive sessions that include introducing students to the types of falcons, hunting tools, bird speed, and anatomy, while offering incentive gifts in exchange for answering questions that will be asked to them at the conclusion of their tour of the corners of the pavilion.

The Emirates Falconers Club also highlights the “Protectors of Falconry” initiative, which highlights the role of youth in preserving the heritage of falconry through interactive meetings and performances presented by budding falconers, in addition to heritage stories that show the place of falconry in Emirati culture.

The pavilion also celebrates the Arabian Saluki through live performances that highlight its speed and agility, and gives visitors the opportunity to learn about its history, get close to it, take pictures with it, and also listen to stories about the Saluki’s historical and cultural partnership with falconry and desert life.

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