In Photos: A date with Emirati heritage

SWEET N’ YUMMY... Dumplings made with dates sauce attract every visitor, no matter whether they are Emiratis or expats. (M. Sajjad)
STARTING YOUNG... The festival makes sure that traditions are introduced to the young generation. (M. Sajjad)
A TREAT FOR THE EYES, TOO ... Visitors check the colourful date bunches at the festival. (M. Sajjad)
ART OF THE MATTER... A painting on the favourite fruit. Original dates and date palm products are used to add colour to it. (M. Sajjad)
Advertising
Advertising
FOR THE MODERN PALATE... Pastries made from dates are among the favourites displayed at the festival’s Culinary Corner. (M. Sajjad)
LEARNING FROM THE EXPERT: The festival is aimed at preservation of Emirati culture and making it accessible to all. (M. Sajjad)
DECKED UP WITH DOLLS... Handmade dolls dressed in traditional Arab costumes are on sale at the festival. (M. Sajjad)
STICK TOGETHER... Ayala, the traditional Emirati ‘stick dance’, is performed during important celebrations like the Liwa festival. (M. Sajjad)

Published: Fri 4 Aug 2017, 9:26 PM

Last updated: Fri 4 Aug 2017, 11:37 PM

Recommended for you