The competitions for the 14th Qatar Worldwide Falcon and Searching Pageant (Marmi 2023) began on Sunday and can proceed till 28 January on the Sealine Space in Sbkhat Marmi.

Organized by the Al Qannas Qatari Society, the competition is held below the patronage of HE Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad al-Thani. Native and worldwide hawk hunters take part in competitions, some are already well-known stars within the area and others purpose to turn out to be main hawk hunters.

The competition goals to additional set up the falconry heritage within the nation, which has been acknowledged as a part of UNESCO’s intangible cultural heritage since 2010. Qatar is acknowledged as one of many pioneering international locations within the area, making nice efforts to take care of this worldwide legacy. heritage not solely in Qatar however in varied Arab and world international locations. Marmi is taken into account to be among the many largest specialization festivals for hawks and looking, and attracts a whole lot of consideration internationally.

Mohamed bin Mubarak al-Ali, chairman of the Al Tala’a (launch of falcons to hunt) Committee, defined that the foundations and legal guidelines of the championship for this class haven’t modified from the earlier version. The space between the place the place the hawks are launched and the place the place the bustard (houbara) is launched is estimated to be about 2 km and 1,900-1,800 meters lengthy, relying on the route the houbara takes from the east or west. . He expects the robust hawks, who’ve consolidated their place prior to now championships, to affix this tour. This class of the competitors was held on Sunday morning.

Within the afternoon, Haddad Al Tahadi competitions (the place hawks need to hunt homing pigeons to sure requirements) had been held with a wider participation from completely different Arab and GCC international locations in addition to native members. The viewers additionally expressed their pleasure and happiness within the colourful and thrilling competitions. The finalists in competitions on this class will obtain a prize of 100.00 QR, whereas the ultimate winner might be awarded a Lexus automobile.

Ali Sultan Nasser al-Humaidi, chairman of the Haddad Al Tahadi Committee, mentioned that there are 1000 falcons registered on this class of the competitors and they’re all absolutely ready.

In the meantime, the attendees expressed their gratitude to the organizing committee for the superb providers and amenities that made the competition such an awesome success with appreciable participation.