Qasr Al Hosn festival gets underway
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The Qasr Al Hosn festival will soon get underway in the oldest building in Abu Dhabi. The event is being held under the patronage of His Highness General Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces.
The festival is a historic and cultural celebration that will commence from 20 February to 1 March 2014. In its first edition, the festival looks to welcome thousands of visitors. The festival will be held in the grounds of Qasr al Hosn and symbolic birthplace of the capital, and centuries of authentic Emirati culture and tradition.
The festival is held under the mandate of the Abu Dhabi Tourism & Culture Authority. His Excellency Sheikh Sultan Bin Tahnoon Al Nahyan, chairman of Abu Dhabi Tourism & Culture Authority, said: “The Qasr al Hosn Festival is an annual token of our appreciation for Abu Dhabi’s rich history and culture. It strengthens the appreciation of Emirati heritage and identity. Every year, the Qasr al Hosn Festival will highlight and celebrate significance of the fort and the birth of the nation’s capital.”
For the first time in several years, Qasr al Hosn Festival will present an opportunity to visitors to explore the ancient fort as it undergoes renovation. The interior foyer will be partially open to festival visitors on guided tours and educational activities for children and youth.
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