Camel Festival Bazaar brings the details of Bedouin life back to the forefront of the heritage scene
Organized by the "Aqaba Special" in Disi
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The Camel Festival Bazaar was not limited to displaying popular products, but rather opened a window into the details of Bedouin life that form part of Aqaba's heritage, from handicrafts and traditional artifacts to popular food and drinks, with the participation of about 20 entities from the local community, as part of the activities of the 6th Jordan Camel Racing and Nabati Poetry Festival, which was organized by the Aqaba Special Economic Zone Authority on Saturday evening at the Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan racetrack in the Disi area.
The Authority's Commissioner for Tourism and Youth, Dr. Thabet Al-Nabulsi, said that the bazaar comes within an integrated program of heritage, cultural, scientific, and entertainment activities, and aims to introduce visitors to the Jordanian Bedouin heritage, and provide an opportunity for members of the local community to display their products and participate in the events.
He added that the bazaar witnessed the participation of about 20 entities from the local community, which displayed handicrafts and popular products, in addition to traditional food and drinks, while the Authority cooperated with local women's associations to provide samples of heritage foods and display the products of women and productive families.
Al-Nabulsi explained that the festival's activities included the opening of a heritage museum for camels and the Badia, which includes popular tools and collectibles that highlight Bedouin life and the historical role of camels in it, in addition to the opening of a scientific exhibition on camels in cooperation with the National Agricultural Research Center and Vapco Veterinary Medicine Company, to introduce the scientific and veterinary aspects related to camels.
He pointed out that the program also included allocating an entertainment area for children, and providing free buses to transport visitors from the city of Aqaba to the Disi area and back, allowing them to reach the event site and participate in them.
The evening events witnessed a performance by the Camel Corps band in traditional military uniforms, interspersed with popular Bedouin songs, in addition to an artistic concert performed by the artist Imad Al-Khawaldeh.
Al-Nabulsi valued the cooperation of the National Agricultural Research Center, Vapco Veterinary Medicine Company, and Bin Marouf Company, pointing to the importance of the partnership between the public and private sectors in supporting the activities accompanying the festival and enriching the visitors' experience.
