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Abu Dhabi to host international hunting and equestrian exhibition in October
The hunting and equestrian exhibition will be held at the national exhibition centre in Abu Dhabi from October 8 to 11.
- Staff Report
- Published: 14:21 September 25, 2008
Abu Dhabi: The hunting and equestrian exhibition will be held at the national exhibition centre in Abu Dhabi from October 8 to 11.
Under the patronage of Shaikh Hamdan Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of Emirates Falconers' Club, Abu Dhabi will host the Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition (ADIHEX).
Organised by the Emirates Falconers' Club (EFC) and Abu Dhabi Authority for Culture and Heritage (ADACH), the exhibition will open everyday from 11am till 10pm.
The Emirates Falconers' Club stand, promoting the theme 'Preserving Tradition...Ensuring the Future', will be welcoming children of all ages to its unique Kids' Corner. The Kids' Corner will be open 11am to 2pm and from 4pm to 8pm, except for Friday.
Children will be able to learn about the endangered Houbara Bustard through animated characters such as Habbour Bin Houbara. The Houbara Bustard is the traditional quarry of Arab falconers. Children will also be able to learn about the important values of patience and teamwork that are associated with falconry through another animated character Hamad the Young Falconer. The Kids' Corner will offer a space for them to show off their artistic talents, play puzzles and participate in quizzes.
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