His Highness Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad al-Thani, the Personal Representative of His Highness the Amir, Saturday attended the award ceremony of Al Mazayen competition for falcons that brought the curtain down on the 11th Marmi Falconry Festival. The festival was held for one month from January 1 until February 1.
The finale was attended by a number of Sheikhs and ministers, heads of diplomatic missions accredited to the state, the board of directors of Al Gannas Association and a large number of falconers from Qatar and from the Gulf Co-operation Council countries and guests of the festival.
HE Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad al-Thani, the sponsor of the festival, crowned the winners of the competition, which had more than 60 participants. The first place went Sheikh Ahmed bin Abdulaziz bin Saoud al-Thani.
The organising committee also held the draw for the public for the Lexus car, with Abdullah Masoud from the audience winning the wheels.
Head of the competition’s organising committee Abdullah Hamad al-Mahshadi said that this year saw strong performances, giving the judges a difficult time determining the top three participants in each category.
He said that judges award 40% of their grade based on the colour of the falcon, 15% for its back, 15% for the head. The three factors comprise the bulk of the grading.
HE the Minister of Municipality and Environment Abdullah bin Abdulaziz bin Turki al-Subaie praised the efforts of the organising committee on the on the sidelines on the concluding day.
Katara General Manager Dr Khalid bin Ibrahim al-Sulaiti emphasised the success of the 11th edition of Marmi. He added that the event has become one of the most important of its kind in the country, due to the role it plays in maintaining Qatar’s heritage and identity. He congratulated the winners of the festival’s various competitions, expressing hope that future editions will be just as successful.
Former minister of justice Hassan bin Abdullah al-Ghanem said that the festival is considered one of the most successful of its kind in the world, due to the variety of events it has and the role it plays in educating the younger generations about the region’s heritage.
He pointed out that the State of Qatar is one of the most committed to preserving its heritage and promoting it through festivals.
Al-Mahshadi thanked His Highness Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad al-Thani for attending the closing ceremony. He also thanked HE Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad al-Thani, the event’s sponsor, for his unlimited support.
His Highness Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad al-Thani, the Personal Representative of His Highness the Amir, on Saturday attended the award ceremony of the Al Mazayen competition for falcons on conclusion of the 11th Qatar International Falcon and Hunting Festival 2020 - Marmi.The ceremony was attended by a number of their excellencies, sheikhs and ministers, heads of diplomatic missions accredited to the State, the board of directors of Al Gannas association and a large number of falconers from Qatar and from the Gulf Co-operation Council countries and guests of the festival.Pictured are some of the winners of the competition. The festival ran from January 1 until February 1.
