The festival, in its 25th edition, kick- starts with a camel race and goes on to the performances of the folklore troupes, and recitations by famous literary figures. It includes displays of regional architecture, cuisine, craft, markets, dances and folklore. There are working displays of carpet-weaving, pottery-making, and woodcarving from different regions. Arabian dancers and singers provide entertainment, while reviving all the traditional songs of different regions. There are also displays by the armed forces, and displays of traditional swords and daggers.
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