Doha, January 13 (QNA) – Miteb Mubarak Al Qahtani, Chairman of Qatar International Falconry Festival (Marmi), said that for 16 years, the festival has been successful in deepening falconry among generations. He said there was.
Al Qahtani told Qatar News Agency (QNA) that for the past few years, the festival has been dedicated to envisioning a future in which falconry becomes one of the most important sports in Qatari society, and to build on this heritage, which has made falconry a world heritage site. He said that he has been aiming to preserve the Added to UNESCO’s list of intangible cultural heritage.
Al Qahtani said this success was thanks to holding special contests in many categories of falconry, adding that it contributed to promoting this tradition among local residents, adding that the festival was founded 15 years ago. He emphasized that since its inception, one of the main objectives has been to train and qualify for falconry. Young falconers.
Today, young falconers have grown up and continue to engage with this heritage in their daily lives, competing against adults and competing successfully at falconry festivals held in the Gulf. This confirms the success of the strategy of Al Ghannas Association in Qatar. (AGQS) is instrumental in fostering the sport in the local community, said Al Qahtani.
He hinted that the festival would continue to offer competitions for young people, adding that in 2025 the event would include a promising falconry championship for the age group 11 to 15, based on a 200-metre flying distance. It was announced that it would be held at
Al Qahtani said that while these types of competitions help young people get acquainted with the tournament atmosphere and improve their professional knowledge, it is not just the events that help them internalize falconry skills; , emphasized that it is important insofar as it includes the mobilization of training programs to develop a conscious generation. I love falconry.
The Marmi Festival features a variety of competitions across a variety of events, including the Talaa Championship, which recognizes a falconer’s strong vision and ability to spot prey, and provides a practical demonstration of hunting techniques, each of which is unique to falconry. focuses on different aspects of. Mr. Al Qahtani outlined.
He emphasized that the Dawaa contest is a test of the speed of a peregrine falcon, and that the Haddad Al Tahadi Challenge is famous for its captivating suspense, especially involving a showdown between a peregrine falcon and a homing pigeon.
The festival will also host other prestigious competitions in 2025, including the Shooting Championship and the Saluki Racing Championship, which will cover three divisions: youth, adult and elite, offering a vision of a multifaceted celebration of falconry and hunting traditions. He added that he would expand further. Al-Qahtani.
Mr. Al Qahtani said that the festival sees record numbers of falconer participants registering in various categories every year, followed by punctual participation in the Marmi area of Sea Line and the He emphasized that there was a large number of spectators, including citizens, residents, and tourists who wanted to catch a glimpse of the event. This Qatari heritage has a special character as an event that brings together guests from the Gulf and Arab countries, thereby promoting a spirit of exchange and cultural exchange.
He emphasized that the festival mainly focuses on the conservation of natural habitats and the peregrine falcon through a number of national initiatives that mainly aim to reintroduce the peregrine falcon to its natural habitat. AGQS claimed it was committed to protecting biodiversity, as the campaign is subject to international regulations. Organizing a cultural campaign for falconers about the importance of protecting birds using cutting-edge technology. (QNA)
