Photos: First day of Liwa Dates Festival

Popular date beauty contest held with COVID-19 precautions in place

Published: July 18, 2020 18:12 WAM

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Liwa Date Festival, in its 16th year, run from July 17 to July 23, with prizes worth more than Dh8 million up for grabs. Image Credit: WAM

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No visitors were allowed to attend the annual local heritage festival because of the coronavirus outbreak. Image Credit: WAM

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To participate, farmers and staff must be tested for COVID-19. Image Credit: WAM

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The festival is held in July to correspond with the annual date harvest. Image Credit: WAM

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Temperature checks will be carried out on entry, masks and gloves will be mandatory and organisers will ensure the area is frequently disinfected. Image Credit: WAM

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Hand sanitiser will also be provided to all participants and physical distancing will be enforced. Image Credit: WAM

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