SAKAKA, 7 September: The inaugural date festival in Sakaka city was launched on Friday by Ahmed bin Abdulrahman Al-Wardi, deputy governor of Al-Jouf region.
The five-day event, organized by the local branch of the Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture, is being held at the Prince Abdullah Cultural Center.
Visitors to the festival are treated to a wide range of activities and exhibitions.
Children are well catered for, with special programs aimed at both entertaining and educating the younger generation about various types of dates and the significance of date palms in Saudi culture and agriculture.
Throughout the event, attendees can take part in awareness, entertainment and educational programs.
Thirty local farmers are participating in the festival, presenting nearly 60 types of fresh and dried dates.
This event not only highlights the agricultural diversity of the region but also provides a platform for local producers to reach new markets. It also aims to support local farmers and introduce the unique Nabati palm trees of Al-Jouf to a wider audience, opening new marketing channels for participating farmers.
