Hatta Festival 2025 continues to highlight community-based activities aimed at preserving the UAE’s cultural and agricultural heritage, with a focus on engaging younger generations through direct participation.
As part of the festival’s community program, a cultural activity was held at a private farm in Hatta, where children and young people aged six to 16 were introduced to traditional Emirati farm life. The experience was hosted by Kaltham Al Hattawi, who guided participants through longstanding agricultural practices, including goat milking and the preparation of yogurt and cheese using traditional methods. Each step was explained to provide context on daily life in earlier generations.
Amina Taher, a member of the Hatta Festival Organising Committee, thanked Al Hattawi for hosting the activity and noted its educational value. She said the experience helped children and adolescents better understand agricultural traditions and community life in the UAE, highlighting Hatta’s role in preserving this heritage alongside its development as a tourism destination within Dubai.
The activity is part of the broader Hatta Festival 2025 program, currently taking place along the shores of Leem Lake. The festival continues to offer community-led experiences that emphasize cultural continuity and strengthen young people’s connection to national identity through practical, heritage-based learning.
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Oksana Bozhko is a Contributor to Dubai Voice.
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