At the Liwa Desert

An Emirati man holds his falcon at the Liwa desert, 220 kms west of Abu Dhabi, on the sidelines of the Mazayin Dhafra Camel Festival. — AFP Photo

By AFP

Posted on: 7:15 pm | December 24, 2012

This gallery comprises photos from the Liwa desert, 220 kms west of Abu Dhabi, on the sidelines of the Mazayin Dhafra Camel Festival on December 23, 2012.

The festival, which attracts participants from around the Gulf region, includes a camel beauty contest, a display of UAE handcrafts and other activities aimed at promoting the country’s folklore. — Photos and Text by AFP

Tags: Liwa desert, Mazayin Dhafra Camel Festival, Saudi falcons, UAE, UAE falcons, UAE handcrafts

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