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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
FOR THE MODERN PALATE... Pastries made from dates are among the favourites displayed at the festival’s Culinary Corner. (M. Sajjad)
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)
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)
DECKED UP WITH DOLLS... Handmade dolls dressed in traditional Arab costumes are on sale at the festival. (M. Sajjad)

Published: Fri 4 Aug 2017, 9:26 PM

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

STICK TOGETHER... Ayala, the traditional Emirati ‘stick dance’, is performed during important celebrations like the Liwa festival. (M. Sajjad)
STICK TOGETHER... Ayala, the traditional Emirati ‘stick dance’, is performed during important celebrations like the Liwa festival. (M. Sajjad)

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