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Thursday 04 Feb 2016 - 18:56 Makkah mean time-25-4-1437
(Images from The National AE)
Abu Dhabi, (IINA) - UAE’s Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al-Maktoum and Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al-Nahyan have jointly inaugurated the 4th Qasr Al-Hosn Festival in Abu Dhabi, WAM reported.
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid and Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed attended an interactive show that narrated the story of Abu Dhabi. Upon their arrival, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid and Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed were greeted with folklore songs glorifying the country and its leadership.
Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed and other Sheikhs joined the traditional Ayala dance show which reflects Emirati's pride over their homeland, leaders and ancestors.
The Qasr Al-Hosn Festival is a celebration of Emirati culture and heritage; Qasr Al-Hosn (Arabic for Castle Fort) is the oldest stone building in the city of Abu Dhabi.
“The UAE is proud of its cultural heritage, which we’ll preserve and transfer to future generations to safeguard our authentic Emirati identity”, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed said on Twitter on Wednesday night.
“We will be loyal to the values of our forefathers, finding inspiration in their glorious history to continue our approach for development. What we live today is a continuation of our past efforts which we are determined to sustain and enhance” he added.
Mohammed Khalifa Al-Mubarak, Chairman of Abu Dhabi Tourism and Culture Authority, said that Qasr Al-Hosn symbolizes the past and present glories of the UAE. He added that the festival's visitors would learn more about Emirati identity and the efforts being made for the restoration of Qasr al Hosn.
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