News DeskAjman, UAE – Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ajman, the Ajman Department of Tourism Development (ADTD) is set to host the ninth edition of the Liwa Ajman Dates and Honey Festival 2024. This cultural extravaganza will take place at the Emirates Hospitality Hall in Ajman from July 24 to 28, offering visitors a rich and immersive cultural experience.
The festival, supported by various public and private sector partners, including the Ministry of Community Development, Ajman Municipality and Planning Department, and several Sharjah museums, promises a diverse array of events, shows, and educational workshops. It aims to celebrate and promote Emirati culture and heritage.
Mahmood Khaleel Alhashmi, Director General of ADTD, emphasized the festival’s role in preserving Emirati culture and fostering intergenerational bonds. He noted, “The activities and learning workshops at the Liwa Ajman Dates and Honey Festival play a strategic role in enhancing Emirati culture and deepening the bonds between different generations. These activities not only revive heritage but also effectively contribute to instilling the values of Emirati culture in young generations, thereby strengthening community ties and raising awareness about the importance of preserving our national heritage.”
Festival-goers can look forward to a packed daily program featuring artistic and heritage performances, including traditional music and dances by folk troupes, Katuri Stage shows for children, musical performances by the Ajman Police Band, and displays by traditional bands such as Al Ayyala, Habban, and Bahryaa.
Workshops will be a key feature of the festival, organized by various governmental and private entities. These include activities like decorating cups with heritage stickers, learning palm tree cultivation, making eco-friendly bags, decorating Arabic coffee cups, and teaching children how to decorate incense burners and make beeswax candles.
The festival will also host a series of competitive contests, including the best dates competition, citrus fruit contests, and other fruit categories like mango, almond, and lemon baskets. Honey competitions will feature categories such as Sidr honey, Samr honey, crystallized honey, and honeycomb honey. Winners from Ajman, the Northern Emirates, and other Emirates will receive valuable prizes, with first-place awards of AED 7,000, second place AED 5,000, and third place AED 3,000.
The Liwa Ajman Dates and Honey Festival, running from July 24 to July 28 from 10 AM to 11 PM, promises to be a highlight of Ajman’s summer festivities, offering a unique opportunity to enjoy a heritage-rich atmosphere and learn about the cultural significance of palm trees in Emirati tradition.
