Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Tahnoon bin Mohammed Al Nahyan, Abu Dhabi Ruler's Representative in the Eastern Region and also organised by Abu Dhabi Tourism & Culture Authority (TCA Abu Dhabi), His Highness Sheikh Hazza bin Tahnoon Al Nahyan, Undersecretary of the Court of the Ruler's Representative in the Eastern Region inaugurated the second Traditional Handicrafts Festival at Souq Al Qattara in Al Ain. The inauguration ceremony was participated in by a variety of dignitaries and high-level officials.

Running till 7 November 2015, the festival consists of interactive efficiencies and live typical competitors, specialists presentations, workshops as well as pupil trips. The occasion additionally features the inaugural Handicrafts Exhibition, housed within the surrounding Al Qattara Arts Centre, showcasing the skills and also experiences of Emirati specialists and also ladies, showing the abundant creative heritage of the Emirate as well as providing an opportunity to market standard products to a larger audience.

HH Sheikh Hazza bin Tahnoon Al Nahyan explored the celebration accompanied by HE Mohammed Al Mubarak, Chairman TCA Abu Dhabi and also the authority's Acting Director General HE Jasem Al Darmaki, as well as connected with the participants sharing his admiration for the celebration program.

"The celebration's exceptional development as well as diversity inspires us to press ahead and offers added value and also understanding to site visitors on typical crafts and sectors of the Emirate. The festival likewise provides financial investment as well as marketing chances for Emiratis associated with conventional inventions and relevant industries," claimed Dr. Nasser Ali Al Humairi, TCA Abu Dhabi's Director of Intangible Heritage Department. Mr. Saeed Hamad Al Kaabi, TCA Abu Dhabi's Head of Traditional Handicrafts and also Products, shared his delight at the overwhelming yield on the Festival's position day, which he stated, underscored the solid public gratitude for inventions as well as the Festival's significance in showcasing the Emirate's heritage.
"The celebration intends to develop the abilities of Emirati artisans, advertise their job and also foster effective households through monetary and also support. This period has actually experienced a boost in getting involved households highlighting the sustained development of our inventions market," stated Mr. Al Kaabi.

"The celebration is an excellent opportunity to take a trip back in time when souqs where made from Al Arish and also the investing between customers as well as sellers was pleasant as well as polite. The souqs likewise had the mesmerising fragrance of Arabic coffee, Al Oud, incense, conventional perfumes and typical Emirati foods were prepared in all their credibility. The celebration highlights the efforts of the family members to maintain our traditions under the advice of our smart management," included Mr. Al Kaabi. With a document site visitor turnout expected, the conference stimulates cultural tourism along with advertising the appreciates of nationwide identity as well as highlights the diversity of experiences in the emirate's sanctuary city.

The festival which is totally free to enter as well as runs daily from 9am-1pm and also 4-10pm up until November 7, adds to TCA Abu Dhabi's vision to build up awareness of Emirati culture via an abundant program, improve national identity and promote tourism as well as the UAE's heritage to all sectors of the audience.