Sunday, Dec 08, 2013
Abu Dhabi: In a bid to celebrate the oldest building in Abu Dhabi, the second edition of Qasr Al Hosn Festival will open its doors to visitors from February 20 until March 1, 2014.
The cultural celebration of the 250 year-old fort, will be held under the patronage of General Shaikh Mohammad Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces.
For the first time in several years, Qasr al Hosn Festival presents an opportunity to its visitors to explore the ancient fort as it undergoes renovation. The interior foyer will be partially open to festival visitors on guided tours and educational activities for children and youth.
Visitors will see progress on the ongoing restoration work, which is being carried out using international standards of conservation and the best practices that are used in the management of World Heritage assets, according to the Tourism and Culture Authority, Abu Dhabi (TCA-AD).
Shaikh Sultan Bin Tahnoon Al Nahyan, Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Tourism and Culture Authority (TCA-AD) said: “The Qasr al Hosn Festival is an annual token of our appreciation for Abu Dhabi’s rich history and culture. Centred around our cherished historical monument, it strengthens the appreciation of Emirati heritage and identity.”
“The TCA-AD is committing all its resources to the preservation of architectural and archaeological assets as well as to the development of visual and performing arts and literature and poetry to celebrate the Emirati identity. Qasr al Hosn will become a physical embodiment of this cultural manifesto,” he added.
Qasr al Hosn Festival will be a platform and an annual milestone, allowing the community to be completely associated to and engaged in the progress of Qasr al Hosn’s restoration.
Staff Report
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