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King Abdulaziz Camel Festival Captures Attention at Al-Sayahid

The ninth King Abdulaziz Camel Festival has kicked off in Al-Sayahid in the southern part of Al-Dahna Desert, reported the Saudi Press Agency (SPA)

Under the theme of “Pride of its People”, the festival aims basically to preserve the camel as an integral component of the Kingdom’s cultural identity.

Camels were a primary means of transportation across vast distances offering a good company to combat the isolation of long journeys. This long companionship has inspired poets and writers to document the camel’s unwavering loyalty to humans through tales, poems and proverbs. Today the camels remain one of the basic elements of Saudi Arabia’s history and civilization.

At the end of 2023, the Saudi Cabinet officially named the year 2024 ‘the Year of the Camel’, celebrating the unique cultural value of camels in the Arabian Peninsula from the dawn of history up to the present day.

King Abdulaziz Camel Festival Captures Attention at Al-Sayahid
King Abdulaziz Camel Festival

Commenting on the event, Camel Club Chairman Fahd bin Falah bin Hathleen stated that the one-month festival stands as a testament to the Kingdom’s interest in preserving its national heritage.

Furthermore, bin Hathleen unveiled that the event will feature various cultural and heritage activities offering an unparalleled blend between authenticity and innovation.

Such events include camel beauty competitions that gained great publicity and captured visitors around the world. Moreover, the festival features the Aqilat Museum, which offers glimpses into the Arabian Peninsula’s history. Interestingly, the event also holds several exhibitions to celebrate the creativity of Saudi artisans.

King Abdulaziz Camel Festival Captures Attention at Al-Sayahid
King Abdulaziz Camel Festival

 

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