Doha: The activities of the Marmi Festival 2021 has continued at Sabkht Marmi in the Sealine area, where the young Falconers Championship was held yesterday with the participation of a large number of young people who were keen to participate and be present in the area.
The competitions represent a practical preparation to carry forward this heritage from generation to generation. The festival is being held under the patronage of H E Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad al Thani, and organised by the Qatar Society of Al Gannas until January 30.
Marmi Festival is considered one of the important features of the original Qatari culture. It presents various aspects of tradition and heritage, and this festival is aimed at reviving them among the new generations.
A championship was held for the age group of 6 to 10 years dealing with information about falcons and how to deal with them. The performance was good, showing the enthusiasm of the youth and their love to this Qatari sport heritage sport.
Chairman of the Organising Committee of the 12th Marmi Festival 2021, and Chairman Qatari Society of Al Gannas, Ali bin Khatem Al Mehshadi, affirmed the keenness of the Al Gannas in all the tournaments it organises to involve young people and teenagers with the aim of confirming that this heritage belongs to future generations and they must learn it from a young age.
He pointed out that the Qatar International Falconry and Hunting Festival ‘Marmi’ has worked for 12 years to document and promote the falconry heritage.
