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Press Release

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4 Abu Dhabi Family Forum attracts visitors to discover more about the

Emirati Heritage

Abu Dhabi, December 15 2023 - The 4th Abu Dhabi Family Forum 2023, organised by the
Family Development Foundation (FDF), continues to attract visitors, heritage lovers and people

interested in learning about the cultural and popular heritage through a variety of cultural

activities, performances and sessions that are being organised in collaboration with various

entities.

A number of events and activities were organised at the Emirati Heritage Station, including ‘Saf

Al Khos’ organised by the UAE Heritage Club, ‘Old Emirati Wedding’ organised in cooperation

with the Women's Association Sanad Al Watan, as well as the ‘Al Sanaa Al Emirati’ organised by

the Sharjah Heritage Centre.

Numerous visitors of different ages visited the Event Theatre at the Emirate Heritage Station,

which featured heritage and entertainment competitions with a wide audience participation.

The competitions included the Emirati Popular Proverbs and Wedding Competition, UAE

History Workshop, Bakery Workshop, and Children's Popular Games Workshop.

The station offers tourists with an immersive experience of UAE heritage and culture through the

‘Al Nabti Poetry’ competition, which is jointly organised by the Family Development Foundation

schools in collaboration with ADNOC schools, in which participants can delve into the local food

culture through the engaging cooking corner and its competitions. Additionally, the ‘Coffee

Corner’ showcases authentic UAE hospitality and welcoming rituals, emphasising the significance

of Arabic coffee in the lives of Emiratis. For those interested in the historical aspects, ‘Cinema Al

Awal’ presents an opportunity for visitors to enjoy old shows and series produced by Abu Dhabi

TV.

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