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SHARJAH, 20 June (BelTA — Emirates News Agency) — The Sharjah Chamber of
Commerce and Industry (SCCI) has announced that it is all set to
organise the 3rd annual Mango Festival 2024 at Expo Khor Fakkan from
June 28 to 30, with all necessary preparations in place.
The
event, held in collaboration with the Municipal Council of Khorfakkan,
aims to bring together agricultural companies, farmers, and productive
families to showcase their diverse fruit harvests, including various
types of mangoes and citrus fruits.
The festival is designed to
support and encourage ongoing agricultural production, a vital pillar of
economic and food security. It also seeks to boost commercial and
tourism activities in the region.
With broad participation from
local farmers, the festival will feature a wide array of mango varieties
and host several competitions with valuable prizes. The competitions
are divided into three main categories: A mango mazayna (beauty
contest), another contest for the most beautiful mango basket open
exclusively to women, and the best artwork contest for children.
Mohammad
Ahmed Amin Al Awadi, Director-General of the Sharjah Chamber of
Commerce and Industry (SCCI), emphasized that the Mango Festival is a
significant addition to a series of heritage events and festivals
focused on the agricultural sector.
“Organised by the Sharjah
Chamber in the eastern and central regions, the festival seeks to
provide comprehensive support to farmers and enhance the quality of
local agricultural products,” Al Awadi said, adding that the Sharjah
Chamber is committed to ensuring the festival’s success, enabling it to
play a vital role in preserving the UAE’s cultural heritage and
encouraging farmers to care for mango trees.
The organizing
committee of the Mango Festival has set specific conditions and
requirements for participation in the mango mazayna. Participants must
provide locally produced mangoes from the 2024 season, and the mangoes
must originate from the participant’s own farm or home garden. At the
time of registration, participants are required to present ownership
documents for the agricultural land or house.
Each participant is
allowed to enter only one variety of mango into the competition. The
winning farms and homes will be thoroughly inspected and evaluated by
the jury. The mangoes submitted must be free of injuries and visible
defects, be of appropriate size, and presented in carton boxes.
Additionally, the weight of the mangoes entered in each category of the
competition must be 4 kg.
For the «Most Beautiful Basket»
competition exclusive to women, the conditions and specifications
require that the mangoes be locally produced in 2024. Women aged 18 and
older are eligible to participate with one basket only. The mangoes must
be presented in a handmade basket, crafted by the participant, and the
basket should not exceed 4 kilograms.
Regarding the «Most
Beautiful Artwork for Children» competition, participants must be aged
between 8 and 12 years old. Entry into this competition requires
submission of a copy of the Emirates ID. The artwork must be
mango-related and can be a model, painting, or any other form of
creative work. Each child is allowed to participate with only one
artwork.
The festival, open daily from 4:30 p.m. to 10 p.m., will
feature a variety of economic and commercial events and activities.
Highlights include performances by folk heritage groups, competitions,
and diverse cultural programs. Additionally, the festival will offer a
series of educational workshops that provide in-depth insights into
agricultural crop care and modern cultivation techniques.
