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'Amidst Drums and Dance' Emiratis Celebrate Dates Festival

Published July 22nd, 2019 - 06:27 GMT

The Liwa Date Festival aims to preserve Emirati heritage, specifically palm trees and half-ripe dates, knows as "ratab", which are deep-rooted in the Gulf country's traditions.

Today, the Liwa Date Festival is widely recognised as a unique gathering for those passionate about the role of palm trees and Ratab, including individuals and companies.

Moreover, the Festival is considered as a great opportunity to learn about Emirati customs and traditions. 

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An Emirati holds up a freshly-picked date during the annual Liwa Date Festival in the western region of Liwa, south of Abu Dhabi on July 18, 2019. Karim SAHIB / AFP

An Emirati holds up a freshly-picked date during the annual Liwa Date Festival in the western region of Liwa, south of Abu Dhabi on July 18, 2019. Karim SAHIB / AFP

The Liwa Date Festival aims to preserve Emirati heritage, specifically palm trees and half-ripe dates, knows as "ratab", which are deep-rooted in the Gulf country's traditions. Karim SAHIB / AFP

The Liwa Date Festival aims to preserve Emirati heritage, specifically palm trees and half-ripe dates, knows as "ratab", which are deep-rooted in the Gulf country's traditions. Karim SAHIB / AFP

An Emirati child carries a basket filled with freshly-picked dates, during the annual Liwa Date Festival in the western region of Liwa, south of Abu Dhabi on July 18, 2019. Karim SAHIB / AFP

An Emirati child carries a basket filled with freshly-picked dates, during the annual Liwa Date Festival in the western region of Liwa, south of Abu Dhabi on July 18, 2019. Karim SAHIB / AFP

The Liwa Date Festival aims to preserve Emirati heritage, specifically palm trees and half-ripe dates, knows as "ratab", which are deep-rooted in the Gulf country's traditions. Karim SAHIB / AFP

The Liwa Date Festival aims to preserve Emirati heritage, specifically palm trees and half-ripe dates, knows as "ratab", which are deep-rooted in the Gulf country's traditions. Karim SAHIB / AFP

Emirati musicians perform during the annual Liwa Date Festival in the western region of Liwa on July 17, 2019. The Liwa Date Festival aims to preserve Emirati heritage, specifically palm trees and half-ripe dates, knows as "ratab", which are deep-rooted in the Gulf country's traditions. Karim SAHIB / AFP

Emirati musicians perform during the annual Liwa Date Festival in the western region of Liwa on July 17, 2019. The Liwa Date Festival aims to preserve Emirati heritage, specifically palm trees and half-ripe dates, knows as "ratab", which are deep-rooted in the Gulf country's traditions. Karim SAHIB / AFP

Emirati musicians perform during the annual Liwa Date Festival in the western region of Liwa on July 17, 2019. The Liwa Date Festival aims to preserve Emirati heritage, specifically palm trees and half-ripe dates, knows as "ratab", which are deep-rooted in the Gulf country's traditions. Karim SAHIB / AFP

Emirati musicians perform during the annual Liwa Date Festival in the western region of Liwa on July 17, 2019. The Liwa Date Festival aims to preserve Emirati heritage, specifically palm trees and half-ripe dates, knows as "ratab", which are deep-rooted in the Gulf country's traditions. Karim SAHIB / AFP

Dates are displayed during the annual Liwa Date Festival in the western region of Liwa on July 17, 2019. The Liwa Date Festival aims to preserve Emirati heritage, specifically palm trees and half-ripe dates, knows as "ratab", which are deep-rooted in the Gulf country's traditions. Karim SAHIB / AFP

Dates are displayed during the annual Liwa Date Festival in the western region of Liwa on July 17, 2019. The Liwa Date Festival aims to preserve Emirati heritage, specifically palm trees and half-ripe dates, knows as "ratab", which are deep-rooted in the Gulf country's traditions. Karim SAHIB / AFP

Emirati men inspect dates during the annual Liwa Date Festival in the western region of Liwa on July 17, 2019. Karim SAHIB / AFP

Emirati men inspect dates during the annual Liwa Date Festival in the western region of Liwa on July 17, 2019. Karim SAHIB / AFP

Emirati men check baskets of Dabas and Khalas dates during the annual Liwa Date Festival in the western region of Liwa on July 17, 2019. Karim SAHIB / AFP

Emirati men check baskets of Dabas and Khalas dates during the annual Liwa Date Festival in the western region of Liwa on July 17, 2019. Karim SAHIB / AFP

An Emirati man pours coffee during the annual Liwa Date Festival in the western region of Liwa on July 17, 2019. Karim SAHIB / AFP

An Emirati man pours coffee during the annual Liwa Date Festival in the western region of Liwa on July 17, 2019. Karim SAHIB / AFP

An Emirati holds up a freshly-picked date during the annual Liwa Date Festival in the western region of Liwa, south of Abu Dhabi on July 18, 2019. Karim SAHIB / AFP
The Liwa Date Festival aims to preserve Emirati heritage, specifically palm trees and half-ripe dates, knows as "ratab", which are deep-rooted in the Gulf country's traditions. Karim SAHIB / AFP
An Emirati child carries a basket filled with freshly-picked dates, during the annual Liwa Date Festival in the western region of Liwa, south of Abu Dhabi on July 18, 2019. Karim SAHIB / AFP
The Liwa Date Festival aims to preserve Emirati heritage, specifically palm trees and half-ripe dates, knows as "ratab", which are deep-rooted in the Gulf country's traditions. Karim SAHIB / AFP
Emirati musicians perform during the annual Liwa Date Festival in the western region of Liwa on July 17, 2019. The Liwa Date Festival aims to preserve Emirati heritage, specifically palm trees and half-ripe dates, knows as "ratab", which are deep-rooted in the Gulf country's traditions. Karim SAHIB / AFP
Emirati musicians perform during the annual Liwa Date Festival in the western region of Liwa on July 17, 2019. The Liwa Date Festival aims to preserve Emirati heritage, specifically palm trees and half-ripe dates, knows as "ratab", which are deep-rooted in the Gulf country's traditions. Karim SAHIB / AFP
Dates are displayed during the annual Liwa Date Festival in the western region of Liwa on July 17, 2019. The Liwa Date Festival aims to preserve Emirati heritage, specifically palm trees and half-ripe dates, knows as "ratab", which are deep-rooted in the Gulf country's traditions. Karim SAHIB / AFP
Emirati men inspect dates during the annual Liwa Date Festival in the western region of Liwa on July 17, 2019. Karim SAHIB / AFP
Emirati men check baskets of Dabas and Khalas dates during the annual Liwa Date Festival in the western region of Liwa on July 17, 2019. Karim SAHIB / AFP
An Emirati man pours coffee during the annual Liwa Date Festival in the western region of Liwa on July 17, 2019. Karim SAHIB / AFP
An Emirati holds up a freshly-picked date during the annual Liwa Date Festival in the western region of Liwa, south of Abu Dhabi on July 18, 2019. Karim SAHIB / AFP
An Emirati holds up a freshly-picked date during the annual Liwa Date Festival in the western region of Liwa, south of Abu Dhabi on July 18, 2019. Karim SAHIB / AFP
The Liwa Date Festival aims to preserve Emirati heritage, specifically palm trees and half-ripe dates, knows as "ratab", which are deep-rooted in the Gulf country's traditions. Karim SAHIB / AFP
The Liwa Date Festival aims to preserve Emirati heritage, specifically palm trees and half-ripe dates, knows as "ratab", which are deep-rooted in the Gulf country's traditions. Karim SAHIB / AFP
An Emirati child carries a basket filled with freshly-picked dates, during the annual Liwa Date Festival in the western region of Liwa, south of Abu Dhabi on July 18, 2019. Karim SAHIB / AFP
An Emirati child carries a basket filled with freshly-picked dates, during the annual Liwa Date Festival in the western region of Liwa, south of Abu Dhabi on July 18, 2019. Karim SAHIB / AFP
The Liwa Date Festival aims to preserve Emirati heritage, specifically palm trees and half-ripe dates, knows as "ratab", which are deep-rooted in the Gulf country's traditions. Karim SAHIB / AFP
The Liwa Date Festival aims to preserve Emirati heritage, specifically palm trees and half-ripe dates, knows as "ratab", which are deep-rooted in the Gulf country's traditions. Karim SAHIB / AFP
Emirati musicians perform during the annual Liwa Date Festival in the western region of Liwa on July 17, 2019. The Liwa Date Festival aims to preserve Emirati heritage, specifically palm trees and half-ripe dates, knows as "ratab", which are deep-rooted in the Gulf country's traditions. Karim SAHIB / AFP
Emirati musicians perform during the annual Liwa Date Festival in the western region of Liwa on July 17, 2019. The Liwa Date Festival aims to preserve Emirati heritage, specifically palm trees and half-ripe dates, knows as "ratab", which are deep-rooted in the Gulf country's traditions. Karim SAHIB / AFP
Emirati musicians perform during the annual Liwa Date Festival in the western region of Liwa on July 17, 2019. The Liwa Date Festival aims to preserve Emirati heritage, specifically palm trees and half-ripe dates, knows as "ratab", which are deep-rooted in the Gulf country's traditions. Karim SAHIB / AFP
Emirati musicians perform during the annual Liwa Date Festival in the western region of Liwa on July 17, 2019. The Liwa Date Festival aims to preserve Emirati heritage, specifically palm trees and half-ripe dates, knows as "ratab", which are deep-rooted in the Gulf country's traditions. Karim SAHIB / AFP
Dates are displayed during the annual Liwa Date Festival in the western region of Liwa on July 17, 2019. The Liwa Date Festival aims to preserve Emirati heritage, specifically palm trees and half-ripe dates, knows as "ratab", which are deep-rooted in the Gulf country's traditions. Karim SAHIB / AFP
Dates are displayed during the annual Liwa Date Festival in the western region of Liwa on July 17, 2019. The Liwa Date Festival aims to preserve Emirati heritage, specifically palm trees and half-ripe dates, knows as "ratab", which are deep-rooted in the Gulf country's traditions. Karim SAHIB / AFP
Emirati men inspect dates during the annual Liwa Date Festival in the western region of Liwa on July 17, 2019. Karim SAHIB / AFP
Emirati men inspect dates during the annual Liwa Date Festival in the western region of Liwa on July 17, 2019. Karim SAHIB / AFP
Emirati men check baskets of Dabas and Khalas dates during the annual Liwa Date Festival in the western region of Liwa on July 17, 2019. Karim SAHIB / AFP
Emirati men check baskets of Dabas and Khalas dates during the annual Liwa Date Festival in the western region of Liwa on July 17, 2019. Karim SAHIB / AFP
An Emirati man pours coffee during the annual Liwa Date Festival in the western region of Liwa on July 17, 2019. Karim SAHIB / AFP
An Emirati man pours coffee during the annual Liwa Date Festival in the western region of Liwa on July 17, 2019. Karim SAHIB / AFP

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