Are you prepared to go out on a revolutionary journey in agriculture? The Supreme Committee to Oversee Development of Hatta statement that the inaugural Hatta Farming Festival will be this development is a major highlight for the locals and agriculture lovers.
From now on getting closer to this event everyone has been spearheading with pride as this occasion will be not only a creative event but a sustainable activity as well us expressing our sense of belonging in the community.
A crucial concern however emerges in the midst of all this excitement: What are the mechanisms we can guarantee to source our climate-regulating methods in a world where everything is constantly changing?
We welcome you to be part of our life-changing quest when we involve ourselves in unraveling what lies at the heart of the contrary views on farming changes unfolding everyday.
Celebrating Heritage And Sustainability: Highlights Of The Hatta Farming Festival
The Committee, the Supreme to Carry out the development of Hatta today announced the Launch of Hatta productions, the first ever festival.
An event giving everyone an opportunity to recap what happened during the year and take a look at what the future might have in store for them will be organized from 23 to 27 of February, 2024, at the Hatta Hall, by Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment in cooperation with Dubai Municipality, RTA, and Hatta Traders Council.
This project is a step taken by the Supreme Office for Sustainability and Development of Hatta, with the purpose of stimulating the economic and tourism sector of Hatta and helping the people involved in trade and small business to display their agricultural production. It also aims to honor the local agriculture and culture.
The inaugural Hatta Farming Festival is free to enter and is set to run from 10:00 am to 10:00 pm.Bringing the community together in a lively environment that honors environmental and agricultural principles, the event provides a venue for nearby farmers to showcase their goods and operations.
Over the course of five thrilling days, attendees will have the opportunity to participate in informative workshops and sessions, take tours of neighboring historical places, and indulge in delectable cuisine offerings from six food trucks and pop-up cafés as part of a gathering of the local farming community in Hatta.
For general public members, this fun-filled event is open for all age groups where everyone will be entertained with several shows and performances held around the festival where visitors soon will mingle with famous characters such as Modesh and Dana.
Combining more than 25 workshops on doable topics such as food security, water purification, diversion of food, and growing your own food, as well as sustainability, the festival is a place for workshops.
Visitors can also enjoy being encouraged to take care of their own creatures like chicken and goats. Students can also participate in activities such as nature-inspired drawing and storytelling held in stormy sessions that usually end with a curiosity ignition about agriculture.
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A colorful market lies ahead increasing awareness of the many Hatta farms. Besides, 20 local farmers’ and livestock farms (Ezba) exhibiting varied produce is another highlight in this market. Some of such products are fruits, vegetables, eggs, jam and ghee.
Explorers of Hatta Heritage Village may step on get-together outings led by Dubai Culture Officials detailing the Hatta Falaj AlSharia, an underground water pipeline from a distant mountain for watering valley areas.
The falaj was restored two years ago, may 2019, by Dubai Municipality and will operate to its ancient standards as the oldest irrigation system in the country.
Ahmed Al Khaja, DFRE CEO, explained that “there were attempts to reactivate the agricultural economy for development in Hatta in the 1970s and 1980s.” This part of the Plan is related to the concept of “Undoing” which is a central theme in Dubai 2040 Urban Master Plan.
The first Hatta Farming Festival is a joyful festival that celebrates the life surrounding by which we are endowed with and marks a significant milestone in the realization of our purpose to nurture and sustain small-scale local farming.
We promise to have this opportunity for people of all ages to gather, creating a unique bridge between our agri-town and the great outdoors, while simultaneously teaching lessons on farming’s necessity.
Empowering Communities: The Impact Of The First Hatta Farming Festival
This is the reason we wanted to show people the conservation methods that might be helpful for them to make a difference on our planet as well as local businesses.
Moreover, in addition to the public panels, the Hatta Farming Festival is set to conduct diverse sessions and talks for local farmers that aim at growing the agricultural sector of Dubai.
This is year’s kind of the showcase with 12 of the top established farming company representatives giving support talks and presentations to give fellow farms hands-on, in-depth knowledge to help farmlands thrive.
On the other hand, farmers can offer the opportunity to compete in various competitions. Hosting the competitions to encourage healthy rivalry and a sense of community, the range of the awards starts from AED 5000 to AED 20,000.
The contestants participate in various categories like ‘The Best Productive Farm’ and ‘The Best Productive Barn’. The festival exudes a rich variety of emotions. It incorporates a special event that allows participants to buy the finest type of Hatta goat at a high-end animal auction.
Besides, the Mohammed bin Rashid Department of SME Development will also arrange in its resources to host a workshop introducing the services and facilities offered for the sake of supporting entrepreneurs, and attract innovative and creative ideas to launch new projects.
The Hatta Farming Festival would be a joint effort between Union Coop and the Hatta Traders Council to give impetus to the partnership between the two.
Partnership program in which our 28 Union Coop branches in the UAE will be hosting stands showcasing products of multiple brands and farms that are located in Hatta. The ceremony of signing the agreement on partnerships will come in place on 26 February.
Conclusion
The Supreme Committee to Oversee Development of Hatta announcement of the first Hatta Farming Festival is a significant step forward for agricultural innovation and community involvement.
As the festival progresses, it not only highlights the vitality of farming methods but also emphasizes how urgent it is to address current issues in agriculture.
This event invites attendees to plant the seeds of change, symbolizing a cooperative vision for sustainable farming. Its launch ushers in a new era of agricultural growth, one that promises Hatta’s farming landscape a robust and forward-thinking future.
