20,000 visitors relish a charming family atmosphere and Emirati traditional cuisine

20,000 visitors relish a charming family atmosphere and Emirati traditional cuisine

Abu Dhabi: The Traditional Food Festival for Productive Families, which was held as part of the activities of the Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Agricultural Excellence Award in its second edition, concluded yesterday at the Award Pavilion at the Sheikh Zayed Festival in Al Wathba, Abu Dhabi, with the participation of a large number of productive families who presented a wide range of their traditional Emirati foods.

The festival, which lasted for 11 days, was well attended by the public, with an estimated 20,000 visitors from the UAE and abroad, who were able to learn about the traditional foods that are an authentic part of the UAE's material heritage, making it one of the most significant events that contributed to enriching the activities of the Sheikh Zayed Festival and increasing its appeal.

27 licensed productive families took part in the festival, alongside 70 participants comprising 50 families, 10 children and 10 people of determination. The event included a variety of cultural and entertainment programmes, live demonstrations of the preparation of traditional Emirati dishes, and a market showcasing the popular foods produced by the participating families.

The festival featured 7 cooking competitions, where participants competed against each other based on specific criteria, including flavour, taste,